Zargar Shabir A, Ganie Aijaz Hassan, Reshi Zafar A, Shah Manzoor A, Sharma Namrata, Khuroo Anzar Ahmad
Keywords:
Biodiversity, Alien plants, Taxonomy, Distribution, n Oxalisn , Weed
Oxalis corniculata L. is recorded for the first time from the Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh. The plant species has a conspicuous stem, obcordate leaf blades, and umbellate inflorescence with yellow flowers and cylindrical or narrowly ovoid fruits. As the plant is known to spread rapidly, it may become an aggressive weed of agricultural crops in Ladakh in near future. The taxonomic description, photographs and distribution map of O. corniculata are provided to facilitate its field identification in the region.
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The authors are highly thankful to the Head, Department of Botany, University of Kashmir for providing laboratory facilities. The authors are also thankful to Mr. Tajamul Islam for helping in the preparation of photo-plates. Financial support provided under the project entitled “Invasive Alien Plants in Himalayas: Status, Ecological Impact and Management” with the project number 2017/LG-01/475 funded by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Govt. of India under its National Mission on Himalayan Studies is gratefully acknowledged.