Abstract
The pteridophytes comprising ferns and fern allies constitute an important part in Nepalese flora. Pteridophyte flora of the Himalayan region is considered to be the basic requirements for the knowledge of pteridology. This paper aims to provide the overview of fern and fern allies present in the Nubri valley and its adjoining areas of Manaslu Conservation Area (MCA), Central Nepal. A total of 105 species belonging to 45 genera were recorded, with Dryopteris as the largest genera including twelve species followed by Athyrium, Pteris and Polystichum. With regard to habitats, most of the species were terrestrials followed by lithophytes and epiphytes.
Highlights
The pteridophytes comprising ferns and fern allies constitute an important part in Nepalese flora
This paper aims to provide the overview of fern and fern allies present in the Nubri valley and its adjoining areas of Manaslu Conservation Area (MCA), Central Nepal
The present study aims to provide the overview of fern and fern allies present in the Nubri valley and its adjoining areas of Manaslu Conservation Area (MCA), Central Nepal (Figure 1, Figure 2)
Summary
The pteridophytes comprising ferns and fern allies constitute an important part in Nepalese flora. Pteridophyte flora of the Himalayan region is considered to be the basic requirements for the knowledge of pteridology [1]. Though being small in area, is rich in biodiversity. This is because of high variable climate and mountainous habitat creating microclimates. 534 species of pteridophytes comprising 102 genera belonging to 35 families have been reported from Nepal [2]. According to recent information, there exist some 567 species and subspecies of pteridophytes [3]
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