Pachygone laurifolia (DC.) L.Lian & Wei Wang (Menispermaceae), a rare tree species, is reported here as a new record for the flora of Odisha from Deomali hills of Koraput district. Brief information on the nomenclature, botanical description, phenology, ecology, distribution, and use values is documented, along with relevant photographic support.
Conservation, Deomali hills, Distribution, Koraput, Phytogeography
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Manuscript Received on 26 March 2024
Manuscript Revised on 16 December 2024
Manuscript Accepted on 28 December 2024
Manuscript Published on 30 December 2024
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