Hibiscus hirtus L. (Malvaceae), A New Distributional Record for Odisha, India

Nabin K. Jena, Sabita Tudu, Sifan Priyadarshini, Sudam C. Sahu

Abstract


While exploring the flora of coastal districts of Odisha, few specimens of family Malvaceae were collected and identified as Hibiscus hirtus L. After literature survey, the said species is hitherto not recorded from Odisha and here reported as a new distributional record for the state of Odisha. The detailed morphological description, field and microscopic photographs, distribution, ecology, threat status and a note on its variation from allied species is provided for easy identification.


Keywords


Malvaceae, Hibiscus hirtus L., taxonomy, new report, Odisha

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