Rediscovery and range extension of the rare species Diospyros truncata Zoll. & Mor. (Ebenaceae) in the State of Manipur, northeastern India

Abstract

Abstract Diospyros truncata Zoll. & Mor. is a rare species rediscovered in northeastern India after seven decades. A new locality of D. truncata was found in the state of Manipur, which indicates its range extension. A detailed taxonomic description, photographs and location map of this species are provided for easy identification.