Scleria sp. of Cyperaceae
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Data regarding distribution of spp. of Scleria in India and my area (Assam)
There are 28 spp. of Scleria (27 spp. and 01 variety) found in India. Among them 10 spp. of Scleria such as S. alata, S. assamica, S. biflora, S levis, S. oblata, S. parvula, S. poiformis, S. psilorrhiza, S. rugosa and S. terrestris are distributed in Assam [Mao & Dash 2020; Flowering plants of India-An Annotated Checklist (Monocotyledon) BSI].
According to S.Choudhury, 2021( Plantes Assam- Current Taxonomic version of the Vascular Plants of Assam) there are 10 spp. of Scleria such as Scleria assamica, S. biflora, S. levis, S. oblate, S. parvula, S. pergracilis, S. poiformis, S. rugosa, P. sumatrensis, S. tessellate and 03 varities i.e. S. terrestris Fassett var.terrestris, S. terrestris Fassett var.hookeriana (Boeck) D.M.Verma, S. terrestris Fassett var. thomsonisna (Boeck) D.M. Verma are found in Assam.
With regard
Karuna Kanta Das