Range Extension of the Eastern Himalayan Species Rohdea wattii (Asparagaceae) to the Eastern Ghats of Odisha, India

Asian Journal of Biology 2026 Open access

Read full text
Authors: Sanjeet Kumar, Rajkumari Supriya Devi, Sweta Mishra, Subhalakshmi Rout, Arun Kumar Mishra, Rajeev Kumar Singh
DOI: 10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i2622
Cited by: 0

Abstract

Rohdea wattii (C.B.Clarke) Yamashita & M.N.Tamura (Asparagaceae), previously known from the Eastern Himalaya, South China and North Vietnam, is here reported for the first time from Eastern Ghats, India. During a recent floristic survey in Odisha state, India, the species was collected from Barbara Reserve Forest, Hatigada, Khordha district. A detailed taxonomic description, information on habitat and phenology, along with colour photographs, are provided to facilitate accurate identification and future field recognition.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Botany and Plant Ecology Studies Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions Plant Diversity and Evolution

Publication details

Journal / source
Asian Journal of Biology
Volume
22
Issue
2
Pages
48–55
Publication date
16 February 2026
Language
EN