Diversity and distribution of palms (Arecaceae) in Assam, India

By

Mehmud, Selim
Roy, Himu

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2021-1-13

Original Publication

Check list : journal of species lists and distribution

Volume

17

Series / Issue

Issue: 1

Pages

69--93

Subjects

Barak Valley , Brahmaputra Valley , Documentation , Identification , monocot , Palmae

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

[São Paulo, Brazil] Luís Felipe Toledo 2005-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15560/17.1.69

 

Abstract

We present new information on the diversity and distribution of palms, family Arecaceae, in Assam state, India. The family is represented in the state by 44 species belonging to 19 genera. Our study is based on surveys, a literature review, and a herbarium examination. Identification keys to genera and species, diagnostic characters, vernacular names, and updated information on the distribution, flowering, and fruiting of both wild and cultivated palm species occurring in Assam are provided.