Research Article | Published: 01 December 2012

Three Mosses added to the Bryoflora of the Western Ghats from the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala

A. E. D. Daniels and N. D. Brijithlal

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 35 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 507-510 | 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2012-C4Z5EF | Cite this article

Abstract

The mosses Fissidens geppii, Distichophyllum decolyi and Hookeriopsis secunda, earlier known to be distributed in Himalaya and Meghalaya in India, are recorded for the Western Ghats. They are described in detail and illustrated.

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Daniels, A.E.D. and Brijithlal, N.D., 2012. Three Mosses added to the Bryoflora of the Western Ghats from the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala. Indian Journal of Forestry, 35(4), pp.507-510. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2012-C4Z5EF

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