Research Article | Published: 31 December 2025

Spigelia (Loganiaceae): A new generic record to the flora of Uttar Pradesh from Maa Vindhyavasini Biodiversity Park

Prabhat Kumar, Maneesh Mittal, Rakesh Kumar, Abhishek Kumar Rai, Satya Narain and Nahid Fatima

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 48 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 243-245 | 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2025-72K8FF | Cite this article

Abstract

The present communication deals with the species Spigelia anthelmia of family Loganiaceae,  an addition to the flora of Uttar Pradesh. Nomenclature, detailed description, ecology, distribution, geographical location along with a field photograph is provided for easy identification.

Keywords

Distribution, Ecology, Generic addition, Mirzapur, Spigelia anthelmia

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Kumar, P., Mittal, M., Kumar, R., Rai, A.K., Narain, S. and Fatima, N., 2025. Spigelia (Loganiaceae): A new generic record to the flora of Uttar Pradesh from Maa Vindhyavasini Biodiversity Park. Indian Journal of Forestry, 48(3), pp.243-245. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2025-72K8FF

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 12 September 2025

Manuscript Revised on 17 December 2025

Manuscript Accepted on 19 December 2025

Manuscript Published on 31 December 2025

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