Present status and distribution patterns of five poorly-known flowering plant species in North-W. Himalaya
Kuntal Saha1, 2, Amit Singh Bisht2, NasrinParvin3, Manoj Chandran4, Saurabh Guleri1, Ranjana Negi2*
Abstract: Herbarium records and previous studies highlight a significant gap in our understanding of the distribution of poorly known plant species in the North-West Himalaya. To bridge these gaps, we have recollected five taxa recognized as both endemic and threatened in this region viz., Campanula wattiana, Cyananthus integer, Dendrocalamus somdevae, Gentiana kurroo and Pseudodanthonia himalaica. The current inventory seeks to fulfil key objectives, including locating species across various regions of the North-West Himalaya and providing conservation recommendations based on its findings. Additionally, the study aims to verify whether these species are truly rare or threatened, addressing the gap in recent field data.
Key Words: Biodiversity, Climate change, Endemic, Lesser Known, Protected areas, Threatened.
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