Research Article | Published: 31 October 2024

Cyperus surinamensis: New distributional record for West Bengal

Umama Khan, Revan Yogesh Chaudhari, Bhupendra Singh Adhikari, Syed Ainul Hussain and Ruchi Badola

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 47 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 151-154 | 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2024-8283T8 | Cite this article

Abstract

This paper presents the first report of Cyperus surinamensis, a newly naturalized sedge species, from the Gangetic plains of West Bengal, marking its second record in India. Initially documented in 2013 from the coastal regions of Kerala in India, the species is native to the New World. Its occurrence in West Bengal highlights the expanding range of this species within the Indian subcontinent. The paper provides a comprehensive description of the plant's morphological characteristics along with a map and field photographs to facilitate identification.

Keywords

Cyperaceae, Damodar River, Indo-Gangetic plains, Semi-Aquatic, Wetland

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Khan, U., Chaudhari, R.Y., Adhikari, B.S., Hussain, S.A. and Badola, R., 2024. Cyperus surinamensis: New distributional record for West Bengal. Indian Journal of Forestry, 47(3), pp.151-154. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2024-8283T8

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 29 July 2024

Manuscript Revised on 22 October 2024

Manuscript Accepted on 25 October 2024

Manuscript Published on 31 October 2024

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