Research Article | Published: 30 December 2024

The genus Tectaria  (Tectariaceae) in Kerala: An update

Reshma Raju, Madapparambil Jithin Raj and Raju  Antony

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 47 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 278-285 | 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2024-E3X8WR | Cite this article

Abstract

The study is based on the field explorations conducted in the different localities of Kerala and reference of herbaria. The detailed descriptions of species, ecology, distribution and photographs are provided here for their easy identification.

Keywords

Fern flora, Kerala, India, Tectaria, Taxonomy

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Raju, R., Jithin Raj, M. and Antony, R., 2024. The genus Tectaria  (Tectariaceae) in Kerala: An update. Indian Journal of Forestry, 47(4), pp.278-285. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2024-E3X8WR

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 01 November 2024

Manuscript Revised on 24 December 2024

Manuscript Accepted on 26 December 2024

Manuscript Published on 30 December 2024

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