The present study records the first collection of Phyllanthus rheedei Wight from Uttar Pradesh, India. Detailed description and photographs are provided for easy identification of the species in the field.
Angiosperm, Distribution, Phyllanthaceae, Phyllanthus rheedei
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Manuscript Received on 20 March 2023
Manuscript Revised on 05 February 2024
Manuscript Accepted on 07 February 2024
Manuscript Published on 15 May 2024
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