Rediscovery, phytogeography and conservation status of Leptodermis riparia Parker (Rubiaceae) in Western Himalaya, India

Authors

  • Ishwari Datt Rai Wildlife Institute of India
  • Gajendra Singh Uttarakhand Space Application Centre
  • Gopal Singh Rawat Wildlife Institute of India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7751/telopea8470

Keywords:

Leptodermis riparia, Rubiaceae, Kali river, taxonomy, rediscovery, Western Himalaya

Abstract

Leptodermis riparia Parker (Rubiaceae) is rediscovered after a gap of 90 years from its Type locality in eastern part of Uttarakhand, Western Himalaya. In addition, we recorded two new localities of this species in the state. All the three populations were found along stream courses especially on rocky substrates rich in limestone. The Type locality for this species was devastated due to severe floods of 2013. In this article, we have presented description, habitat characteristics, phytogeography and conservation status of L. riparia in the Western Himalaya.

Author Biographies

Ishwari Datt Rai, Wildlife Institute of India

Young Scientist

Gopal Singh Rawat, Wildlife Institute of India

Habitat Ecology

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Published

2015-04-23

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