Polygonum Hastatosagittatum Makino (Polygonaceae): A New Distributional Record for India

Anurag Chowdhury; Monoranjan Chowdhury; Abhaya Prasad Das

Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences ,2015,4,1,39-41.

Published:April 2015

Type:Research Article

Authors:

Anurag Chowdhury,
Monoranjan Chowdhury,
and Abhaya Prasad Das

Author(s) affiliations:

Anurag Chowdhury, Monoranjan Chowdhury^* and Abhaya Prasad Das

Plant Taxonomy & Environmental Biology Lab., University of North Bengal, Darjeeling, 734013, West Bengal, INDIA.

Abstract:

Few specimens of Polygonum hastatosagittatum Makino, Polygonaceae, were recognized from the bulk collection of wetland plants from the natural water bodies in Duars of Himalayan biodiversity hotspot regions of West Bengal, India. It forms the first report of the species from India. The taxonomic features, pollination, ecological notes and photographs of the species are provided.

Keywords:Himalayan biodiversity hotspot, India, New record, Polygonum hastatosagittatum makino