Research Article | Published: 31 October 2024

Euphorbia bifida (Euphorbiaceae): An addition to the Indian flora from Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Midigesi Anil Kumar, Pankaj Arvind Dhole, Sarojini Devi Naidu, Mahadevakumar Shivannegowda, Gautam Anuj Ekka and Lal Ji Singh

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 47 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 159-164 | 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2024-459RKP | Cite this article

Abstract

A species of the genus Euphorbia- E. bifida Hook. and Arn. (Euphorbiaceae: subgenus Chamaesyce) is reported for the first time as a new record for Indian flora from the Kamorta Island of Nicobar group of Islands with brief taxonomic description based on our collected specimens. In addition to the description, habitat ecology, details on population distribution, key to the species of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, photos of the collected specimens and the conservation status are also provided.

Keywords

Biodiversity hotspot, Conservation, Euphorbia bifida, Taxonomy, Tribe Euphorbiaceae

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Kumar, M.A., Dhole, P.A., Naidu, S.D., Shivannegowda, M., Ekka, G.A. and Singh, L.J., 2024. Euphorbia bifida (Euphorbiaceae): An addition to the Indian flora from Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Indian Journal of Forestry, 47(3), pp.159-164. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2024-459RKP

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 05 October 2024

Manuscript Revised on 26 October 2024

Manuscript Accepted on 28 October 2024

Manuscript Published on 31 October 2024

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