Research Article | Published: 20 March 2019

The fern-genus Arthromeris(Polypodiaceae) in India

Christopher Roy Fraser-Jenkins

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 42 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 23-30 | 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2019-5M7L7D | Cite this article

Abstract

The Polypodiaceous genus, Arthromeris, is detailed from India, where it occurs only in the northern region of the Indian subcontinent. As with most fern-genera many more synonyms have been named than there are species known, especially in neighbouring China.  The 11 species known from India are referred to their correct names and synonyms have been identified from study of their types.  Detailed distributions are also provided from material seen, along with explantory notes concerning their taxonomy and nomenclature. Various previous reports are corrected where necessary including erroneous conclusions from some recent publications in the area.

Keywords

Arthromeris, Ferns, India, Taxonomy

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Fraser-Jenkins, C.R., 2019. The fern-genus Arthromeris(Polypodiaceae) in India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 42(1), pp.23-30. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2019-5M7L7D

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Manuscript Published on 20 March 2019

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