A Taxonomic Revision of Axonopus P. Beauv. (Poaceae: Panicoideae) in India

Authors

  • Suparna Saha Taxonomy and Biosystematics Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, Kolkata 700 019, West Bengal, India
  • Manasi Mandal Department of Botany, Sundarban Hazi Desarat College, Pathankhali 743611, West Bengal
  • Sreyoshee Sensarma Eastern Regional Centre, Botanical Survey of India, Shillong, Meghalaya793003
  • Subhasmit Bhattacharyya Botanical Survey of India, Northern Regional Centre,192 Kaulagarh Road, Dehra Dun 248 195, India
  • Durga Kumar Pradhan Quality Control Laboratory-HARC-Sikkim State Forest Herbarium (SSFH), Forests and Environment Department, Government of Sikkim, Gangtok 737102, India
  • Debabrata Maity Taxonomy and Biosystematics Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, Kolkata 700 019, West Bengal, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjpt.v31i1.74389

Keywords:

Axonopus; Eastern Himalaya; Revision; Paspaleae; Poaceae.

Abstract

The status of the genus Axonopus P.Beauv. in India has been varyingly depicted by different workers so far. After comprehensive study, two species, namely A. compressus (Sw.) P. Beauv. and A. fissifolius (Raddi) Kuhlm., are justified for the country. The distributional incongruity of both species in India is unravelled here. The present record of A. fissifolius in Sikkim confirms its extended distribution to the Indian Eastern Himalaya. Additionally, this species is also reported for the first time from Meghalaya. Detailed descriptions of both species are appended here. Illustrations and photoplates, along with notes on habitat, phenology, and distribution, are also presented. A key to the Indian species of Axonopus is incorporated for correct identification and easy recognition.

Bangladesh J. Plant Taxon. 31(1): 57-71, 2024 (June)

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2024-06-25

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Saha, S. ., Mandal, M. ., Sensarma, S. ., Bhattacharyya, S. ., Pradhan, D. K. ., & Maity, D. . (2024). A Taxonomic Revision of Axonopus P. Beauv. (Poaceae: Panicoideae) in India. Bangladesh Journal of Plant Taxonomy, 31(1), 57–71. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjpt.v31i1.74389

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Vol. 31 No. 1 (2024)

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