Research Article | Published: 01 March 2012

Ficus Carica L. Subsp. Rupestris (Hausskn. Ex Boiss.) Browicz (Moraceae): A New Plant Record for India

Kumar Ambrish and S. K. Srivastava

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 35 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 95-96 | 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2012-8BYC4U | Cite this article

Abstract

Ficus carica L. subsp. rupestris (Hausskn. ex Boiss.) Browicz (Moraceae), known to occur in Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan, is now reported for the first time from Jammu & Kashmir in India as a new record. Detailed description, illustrations and uses along with specimens examined have been provided.

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Ambrish, K. and Srivastava, S.K., 2012. Ficus Carica L. Subsp. Rupestris (Hausskn. Ex Boiss.) Browicz (Moraceae): A New Plant Record for India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 35(1), pp.95-96. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2012-8BYC4U

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Manuscript Published on 01 March 2012

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