Ficus virens Aiton var. dispersa (Moraceae): a new record for India
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Research Department of Botany, MES Asmabi College, P. Vemballur, Thrissur, Kerala, India
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Department of Botany, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Thevara, Cochin, Kerala, India
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Sreehari Sivan Nair
Research Department of Botany, MES Asmabi College, P. Vemballur, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Biodiv. Res. Conserv. 2021;(63)
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An interesting specimen of Ficus L. was collected from the Idukki district of Kerala. Based on detailed examination
with protologues, literatures and type specimens, the plant was identified as Ficus virens Aiton var. dispersa Chantaras. This
is the first report on the occurrence of this taxon in India. A detailed description, photographs, illustrations, comparison with
allied taxa and identification key are provided.