Research Note | Published: 07 January 2026

A note on the distribution of  Hymenidium benthamii in India

Priyanka Bhandari and Manas Bhaumik

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 48 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 292-295 | 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2026-77TG06 | Cite this article

Abstract

Hymenidium benthamii (DC.) Pimenov & Kljuykov, a rare and less-known species has recently been collected nearly after a long period from India. Apart from a brief diagnosis and types, no detailed illustration or photograph was available for this species. Therefore, a detailed description and a colour photo-plate and illustration based on our collections, have been provided for the first time to facilitate identification of this less-known species.

Keywords

Apiaceae, Conservation status, Hymenidium benthamii, Pleurospermum, Recollection

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Bhandari, P. and Bhaumik, M., 2025. A note on the distribution of  Hymenidium benthamii in India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 48(4), pp.292-295. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2026-77TG06

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 27 May 2025

Manuscript Revised on 15 December 2025

Manuscript Accepted on 18 December 2025

Manuscript Published on 07 January 2026

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