Ophioglossum jaykrishnae S.M.Patil et al. (Pteridophyta: Polypodiophyta: Ophioglossaceae): a new distribution record from Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: During the course of recent field visits to the Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, the authors collected an interesting specimen of Ophioglossum L. On the critical examination of the specimen with relevant literature, it was identified as Ophioglossum jaykrishnae S.M.Patil, S.K.Patel, V.M.Raole & K.S.Rajput. This recently described taxon is so far known only from its type locality Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat, and from Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary, Maharashtra, India. The present collection from Kanha National Park represents a new addition to the flora of Madhya Pradesh, India.
Source: Journal of Threatened Taxa
Institution: Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University
Language: English
Topic: Fern and Epiphyte Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $600
Funder: Shivaji University, Kolhapur
OpenAlex ID: W4401885877