On the Rediscovery of Musa ochracea K. Sheph.(Musaceae) from North-East India



  • Authors : Joe, A.; Sabu, M.; Sreejith, P.E.

  • Document type : Journal article

  • Year of publication : 2013

  • Journal title : Taiwania

  • Volume (number) : 58 (4)


  • Pages : 321-325

  • Peer-reviewed : Yes

  • ISSN : 0372-333X

  • Language(s) : English

  • Abstract : Since the publication of Musa ochracea by Shepherd in 1964, based on a specimen from an unknown locality, this taxon has not been collected from the wild. Here Musa ochracea is rediscovered after a lapse of about half a century from North-East India. Detailed description, illustration, photographs, distribution and ecological details are provided. IUCN conservation status based on the field study is also provided.

  • Keywords : TAXONOMY; INDIA

  • Open access : Yes

  • Document on publisher's site : open View article on publisher's site

  • Musalit document ID : IN130436


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