Floristic composition of Mukurthi National Park: A sky island in the core zone of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
Journal Title: NeBIO - Year 2018, Vol 9, Issue 1
Abstract
Mukurthi National Park is located in the core zone of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Floristic inventorisation of the National Park was conducted resulting in enumeration of 465 species of angiosperms belonging to 306 genera and 98 families. The presence of 139 endemics is a significant feature, of these 19 are in threatened categories.
Nomenclatural notes of Boerhavia rubicunda Steud. (Nyctaginaceae)
In the present paper, attempt has been made to solve nomenclatural controversies of the taxon Boerhavia rubicunda Steudel (Nyctaginaceae).
Leaf anatomical studies of the genus Festuca L. (Poaceae) in India
Leaf anatomical studies of 37 investigated taxa of the genus Festuca occurring in India were carried out and provided with brief descriptions, key for identification based on anatomical characters, discussion and diagram...
Traditional motifs of Dimasas in Dima Hasao District, Assam: An insight into their origin and use by the traditional women weavers
The traditional costume of a community is indicative of its identity, livelihood patterns and social and cultural beliefs. They are the aesthetic expressions of the rich cultural traditions. They give an idea about the e...
Endophytic fungi associated with Parkia timoriana (DC.) Merr – an edible legume tree of North-East India
Endophytic fungi are generally recognized as one of the important sources of novel bioactive compounds and secondary metabolites for various biological purposes. The present investigation was undertaken to document the d...
Pogostemon deccanensis (Panigrahi) Press (Lamiaceae) - A new addition to the flora of Gujarat
Occurrence of Pogostemon deccanensis (Panigrahi) Press (Lamiaceae) is reported here as a floral addition for the state of Gujarat, India. A detailed description of plant with coloured photographs and other relevant infor...