Article · Volume 4, Issue 1 · pp. 39–41
Polygonum Hastatosagittatum Makino (Polygonaceae): A New Distributional Record for India
Anurag Chowdhury1, Monoranjan Chowdhury1, Abhaya Prasad Das1
- 1Plant Taxonomy & Environmental Biology Lab., University of North Bengal, Darjeeling, 734013, West Bengal, INDIA.
Abstract
Few specimens of Polygonum hastatosagittatum Makino, Polygonaceae, were recognized from the bulk collection of wetland plants from the natural water bodies in Duars of Himalayan biodiversity hotspot regions of West Bengal, India. It forms the first report of the species from India. The taxonomic features, pollination, ecological notes and photographs of the species are provided.
Keywords: Himalayan biodiversity hotspot; India; New record; Polygonum hastatosagittatum makino
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