Two additions to the family Poaceae in the Flora of Allahabad District, Uttar Pradesh, India

Authors

  • Satya Narain Duthie Herbarium Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj−211012, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Nahid Fatima Duthie Herbarium Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj−211012, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Renu Duthie Herbarium Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj−211012, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Deepak Khare Duthie Herbarium Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj−211012, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Sadhana Duthie Herbarium Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj−211012, Uttar Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25081/cb.2022.v13.6835

Keywords:

Bamboo, Chrysopogon aciculatus, Dendrocalamus strictus, Grass, Perennial, Prayagraj

Abstract

A floristic exploration of the family Poaceae in Uttar Pradesh resulted in the addition of one Bamboo genus viz., Dendrocalamus strictus (Roxb.) Nees and one grass species viz., Chrysopogon aciculatus (Retz.) Trin. to the flora of  Allahabad (U.P.). A detailed description, updated citation, phenology, habitat and distribution are provided which facilitates easy identification.

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Author Biography

Renu, Duthie Herbarium Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj−211012, Uttar Pradesh, India

Research Scholar, Botany Department, University of Allahabad

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Published

22-03-2022

How to Cite

Narain, S., Fatima, N., Renu, Khare, D., & Sadhana. (2022). Two additions to the family Poaceae in the Flora of Allahabad District, Uttar Pradesh, India. Current Botany, 13, 1–3. https://doi.org/10.25081/cb.2022.v13.6835

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