Research Article | Published: 31 May 2022

Note on the extended distribution of an endemic species Thrixspermum patkaiensis (Orchidaceae) to Arunachal Pradesh, North East India

Khyanjeet Gogoi, Krishna Chowlu and Veenet Kumar Rawat

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 44 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 182-184 | 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-CD4SZ8 | Cite this article

Abstract

Thrixspermum patkaiensis, hitherto known as an endemic species of Assam is reported here as an addition to the flora of Arunachal Pradesh.

Keywords

Arunachal Pradesh, Endemic, Orchid, Thrixspermum patkaiensis

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Gogoi, K., Chowlu, K. and Rawat, V.K., 2021. Note on the extended distribution of an endemic species Thrixspermum patkaiensis (Orchidaceae) to Arunachal Pradesh, North East India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 44(4), pp.182-184. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-CD4SZ8

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 26 April 2022

Manuscript Revised on 19 May 2022

Manuscript Accepted on 27 May 2022

Manuscript Published on 31 May 2022

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