Vegetos
(An International Journal of Plant Research & Biotechnology)
Croton hirtus L’Hér.: an addition to the flora of Northeast India
Das Dipti, Kar Somnath, Das Aparajita, Saha Suparna, Maity Debabrata, Datta B. K.
Research Articles | Published: 28 July, 2024
First Page: 197
Last Page: 201
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Keywords: n Croton glandulosus var. hirtusn , Euphorbiaceae, Invasive, New record, Sustainable management
Abstract
Croton hirtus L’Hér. of the family Euphorbiaceae is recorded for the first time in Northeast India from Amtali region of Tripura. This record reveals the existence of the species in the country apart from its known habitats in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. A detailed description, illustration, colour photographs and notes are provided for easy recognition and correct identification.
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Department of Botany, Ramthakur College, Agartala, India