Plagiochila trabeculata Stephani (Marchantiophyta) new to India

  • Vinay Sahu CSIR- National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow-226001
  • A. K. Asthana CSIR- National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow-226001
  • K. K. Rawat CSIR- National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow-226001
  • Dinabandhu Sahoo Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Imphal -795004
  • Biseshwori Thongam Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Imphal -795004
Keywords: Nagaland, new to India, Liverworts, trabeculae.

Abstract

During an investigation on the bryoflora of Nagaland, India, liverwort, Plagiochila trabeculata Stephani, has been identified as a new addition to the bryoflora of India. The species is characterized by narrowly lanceolate to rectangulate, distant leaves, asymmetrically bilobed apex, 5-10 teeth per leaf, mostly present at apex and elongated median and basal leaf cells with slightly thickened cell wall and distinct trabeculae.

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Published
30-06-2018
How to Cite
Sahu, V., Asthana, A. K., Rawat, K. K., Sahoo, D., & Thongam, B. (2018). Plagiochila trabeculata Stephani (Marchantiophyta) new to India. Cryptogam Biodiversity and Assessment, 3(01), 24-26. https://doi.org/10.21756/cab.v3i01.13388