Research Article | Published: 30 August 2024

Mazus motuoensis (Mazaceae): A new addition to the Indian flora

Krishna Chowlu, Rohan Maity, Ajit Ray and Kadher Althaf Ahamed Kabeer

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 47 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 115-117 | 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2024-N33AA5 | Cite this article

Abstract

Mazus motuoensis W.B.Ju, Bo Xu bis & X.F.Gao (Mazaceae), a newly described species from China, has been discovered, collected and recorded for the first time from the state of Arunachal Pradesh in Indian Himalayan Region (IHR).

Keywords

Arunachal Pradesh, Indian Himalayan Region (IHR), New record

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Chowlu, K., Maity, R., Ray, A. and Kabeer, K.A.A., 2024. Mazus motuoensis (Mazaceae): A new addition to the Indian flora. Indian Journal of Forestry, 47(2), pp.115-117. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2024-N33AA5

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 01 August 2024

Manuscript Revised on 23 August 2024

Manuscript Accepted on 28 August 2024

Manuscript Published on 30 August 2024

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