Taxonomic studies of Bartramiaceae from district Mansehra (Pakistan)

Authors

  • Mazhar ul Islam Department of Botany, Hazara University Mansehra-Pakistan
  • Jan Alam
  • Muhammad Fiaz
  • Mohsin Ali
  • Habib Ahmad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.2015.2.4.145

Keywords:

Bartramiaceae, Khyber Pakhtoonkhaw, Mansehra, Pakistan

Abstract

This paper deals with the taxonomic studies of the family Bartramiaceae, Bryophyta, from Mansehra district, Khyber Pakhtoonkhaw province, Pakistan. Extensive field surveys were conducted from October 2012 to December 2014. Previously collected specimens hosted at Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH) were also consulted. Keys (at generic and specific level), description, general distribution and foot notes have been provided. Six species were recognized in this study from the area.

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Author Biography

Mazhar ul Islam, Department of Botany, Hazara University Mansehra-Pakistan

Lower Plant Taxonomist, Department Of Botany

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01-10-2015

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Islam M ul, Alam J, Fiaz M, Ali M, Ahmad H. Taxonomic studies of Bartramiaceae from district Mansehra (Pakistan). Plant Sci. Today [Internet]. 2015 Oct. 1 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];2(4):138-44. Available from: https://horizonepublishing.com/journals/index.php/PST/article/view/145

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