Research Article | Published: 30 June 2023

A preliminary assessment of bryophyte diversity in some alpine areas of East Sikkim, India

Anshul Dhyani, Kumar Shantanu, Bhupendra Singh Kholia and Prem Lal Uniyal

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 46 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 43-49 | 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-71I5Y0 | Cite this article

Abstract

We conducted rapid survey of bryoflora in alpine areas of East Sikkim. The study revealed the presence of 49 distinct bryophyte taxa, with a significant representation from the Pottiaceae, Leucobryaceae, and Grimmiaceae families. Remarkably, this survey contributes 12 taxa as novel records for Sikkim. Among the bryophytes catalogued, 45 belong to the mosses, while four are liverworts, collectively spanning 18 families, which include 15 moss families and three liverwort families. The predominant growth forms observed are characterized by cushions, mats, or turfs, underscoring the adaptability of these bryophytes to diverse substrates and microenvironments.

Keywords

Bryo-diversity, Distribution, Habitat, Mosses

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Dhyani, A., Shantanu, K., Kholia, B.S. and Uniyal, P.L., 2023. A preliminary assessment of bryophyte diversity in some alpine areas of East Sikkim, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 46(1), pp.43-49. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-71I5Y0

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 21 April 2023

Manuscript Revised on 26 May 2023

Manuscript Accepted on 29 May 2023

Manuscript Published on 30 June 2023

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