Research Article | Published: 01 December 2000

A new species of Notothylas Sull. (Bryophyta) from Uttaranchal, India

Devendra Kumar Singh and R. C. Semwal

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 23 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 386-389 | 2000
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2000-M8V333 | Cite this article

Abstract

A new species of the genus Notothylas Sull., N. kashyapii Singh has been described from Doon Valley in the newly created state of Uttaranchal. The species is characterized by monoecious plants with densely lamellate thalli; reticuloid stroma of chloroplast; dehiscence of the capsule by transverse separation of its apical portion; 37.5-46.35 µm large, yellowish brown, finely vermiculose spores with conspicuous triradiate mark, and the total absence of columella and pseudoelaters.

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Singh, D.K. and Semwal, R.C., 2000. A new species of Notothylas Sull. (Bryophyta) from Uttaranchal, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 23(4), pp.386-389. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2000-M8V333

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2000

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