Imtiyaz A. Hurrah, Dibyendu Adhikari, Aparna R. Shukla, Vijay V. Wagh
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Abstract
Geranium swatense Schonbeck-Temesy (Geraniaceae) has been exclusively reported from Swat (Pakistan), Astore (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir), and Gurez, Kashmir (India). The present study reports a new record in Pangi valley, Himachal Pradesh, based on N.C. Nair's specimen in 1964 and our recent collection in 2024. A taxonomic description, photographs, and a distribution map of the species are provided. A comparison of diagnostic macro- and micromorphological characters in G. swatense and closely related Geranium collinum is provided. The IUCN threat status of G. swatense is empirically assessed for the first time, showing the species to be endangered (EN) or vulnerable (VU).
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Feddes Repertorium - Journal of Botanical Taxonomy and Geobotany is one of the world"s leading publications in theory and practice. Original research papers and reviews cover all groups of the plant world, including extant and fossil. Theory and principles of taxonomy, nomenclature, techniques and methodology, on evolution and phylogeny and descriptions of new taxa are considered as well. The reader will also find information on the history of flora and vegetation. All papers are internationally refereed by experts in their respective fields.