Leptochilus Axillaris (Cav.) Kaulf: A new distributional record from Northern Western Ghats, Maharashtra, India
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Leptochilus axillaris (Cav.) Kaulf. belonging to the family Polypodiaceae, has been collected from Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary, Satara, Maharashtra. This species is reported for the first time from this locality, marking a new record for the state. The present study provides details on its distribution, ecology, taxonomic description, and photographs.
Authors: Sampada Kank, Rajat Mandal, Sakshi Pandey, Kaushik Sarkar, A Benniamin
Institution: Botanical Survey of India
Language: English
Topic: Fern and Epiphyte Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4411461823
