Research Article | Published: 15 December 2023

Additions to the Flora of Himachal Pradesh, India

Deep Shekhar Das, Dinesh Singh Rawat, Mrinmoy Midday and Debabrata Maity

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 46 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 183-186 | 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-738W9T | Cite this article

Abstract

Himachal Pradesh is extraordinary in respect of floristic diversity and shelters about 3857 species of flowering plants. During floristic investigation of the state, four notable plants namely Antenoron filiforme (Thunb.) Roberty & Vautier, Gentianella angustiflora Harry Sm., Impatiens balfourii Hook.f., and Impatiens devendrae Pusalkar were collected from the Sainj Wildlife Sanctuary (Kullu, Himachal Pradesh). Critical literature search and herbarium consultation confirm that these four species have not been reported hitherto from Himachal Pradesh. All these species have been enumerated herein along with elaborate description, flowering and fruiting period, distribution, short ecological note and collection details. In addition, field photographs have been provided for easy identification and reference.

Keywords

Flowering plants, North West Himalaya, Sainj Wildlife Sanctuary

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Das, D.S., Rawat, D.S., Midday, M. and Maity, D., 2023. Additions to the Flora of Himachal Pradesh, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 46(3), pp.183-186. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-738W9T

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 22 November 2023

Manuscript Revised on 08 December 2023

Manuscript Accepted on 12 December 2023

Manuscript Published on 15 December 2023

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