Abstract
Surveys carried out in the Kolli Hills of Eastern Ghats resulted in the discovery of 2 species of Symphysodontella M. Fleisch. namely S. cylindracea (Mont.) M. Fleisch. and S. involuta (Thwaites & Mitt.) M. Fleisch. of which the former is new to the moss flora of India whereas the latter is new to the moss flora of Eastern Ghats. Detailed descriptions with figures substantiated by photo plates and a key to distinguish the two species are provided. Incidentally, genus Symphysodontella is new to the moss flora of Eastern Ghats.
Highlights
(Pterobryaceae: Bryophyta) - new to the moss flora of the Eastern Ghats
According to Magill [1], the material of Symphysodontella subulata reported by Dixon [5] based on Bor’s collection (Bor 93b) and included by Gangulee [2] is a depauperate form of S. tortifolia and S. subulata is endemic to the Philippines
Surveys carried out in the Kolli Hills of Eastern Ghats resulted in the discovery of 2 species of Symphysodontella namely S. cylindracea and S. involuta of which the former is new to the moss flora of India whereas the latter is an addition to the moss flora of Eastern Ghats
Summary
(Pterobryaceae: Bryophyta) - new to the moss flora of the Eastern Ghats . In India, only 2 species namely Symphysodontella involuta and S. tortifolia Dixon are reportedly known so far.
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