Research Article | Published: 31 October 2024

Extended distribution of Acmella radicans in Arunachal Pradesh, India

Huidrom Bablin Singh and Bhupendra Singh Adhikari

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 47 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 193-195 | 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2024-6E4QP9 | Cite this article

Abstract

Acmella radicans (Jacq.) R.K.Jansen var. radicans is being reported for the first time from Darlong village, Pakke Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh. A detailed taxonomic description is provided for the ease of identification.

Keywords

Acmella, Invasive alien species, New report, North-East Himalaya, Taxonomy

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Singh, H.B. and Adhikari, B.S., 2024. Extended distribution of Acmella radicans in Arunachal Pradesh, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 47(3), pp.193-195. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2024-6E4QP9

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 13 December 2023

Manuscript Revised on 08 October 2024

Manuscript Accepted on 28 October 2024

Manuscript Published on 31 October 2024

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