<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Berberis karnaliensis Bh. Adhikari, a recently described species was recorded for the first time from the Indian territory. Hence, it is being reported herewith as an addition to the Flora of India. The species differs from its closely related taxon viz. Berberis jaeschkeana Schneid. var. usteriana Schneid. in having coriaceous leaves and 5-6 primary veins on each side of the midrib. Detailed information on taxonomy, morphology, habitat, ecology and distribution of B. karnaliensis as well as photographs and illustrations are provided here for the species identification.</p></abstract>

Berberis karnaliensis Bh. Adhikari, a recently described species was recorded for the first time from the Indian territory. Hence, it is being reported herewith as an addition to the Flora of India. The species differs from its closely related taxon viz. Berberis jaeschkeana Schneid. var. usteriana Schneid. in having coriaceous leaves and 5-6 primary veins on each side of the midrib. Detailed information on taxonomy, morphology, habitat, ecology and distribution of B. karnaliensis as well as photographs and illustrations are provided here for the species identification.

Berberis karnaliensis Bh. Adhikari (Berberidaceae): a new addition to the Flora of India

Foundation for Revitalisation of Local Health Traditions, Bangalore-560106, India

International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, Kathmandu, Nepal

Wildlife Institute of India, P.O. Box 18, Chandrabani, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

Biodiversity Research and Conservation

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Berberis karnaliensis Bh. Adhikari, a recently described species was recorded for the first time from the Indian territory. Hence, it is being reported...

Berberis karnaliensis Bh. Adhikari (Berberidaceae): a new addition to the Flora of India

Published Online: Mar 11, 2015

Page range: 7 - 10

Received: Oct 03, 2013

Accepted: May 10, 2014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/biorc-2014-0003

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