Research Article | Published: 01 September 2009

Isotachis japonica Steph. – An addition to Indian Bryoflora from East Sikkim

Devendra Singh and Devendra Kumar Singh

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 32 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 501-504 | 2009
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2009-BSETD6 | Cite this article

Abstract

Isotachis japonica Steph., a taxon so far known from China, Japan and Philippines is described for the first time in Indian bryoflora from East Sikkim. A key to the Indian species of the genus is also provided.

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Singh, D. and Singh, D.K., 2009. Isotachis japonica Steph. – An addition to Indian Bryoflora from East Sikkim. Indian Journal of Forestry, 32(3), pp.501-504. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2009-BSETD6

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Manuscript Published on 01 September 2009

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