Hyptis brevipes (Lamiaceae), Richardia brasiliensis (Rubiaceae) and Spermacoce remota (Rubiaceae): First record of naturalized status in Nepal

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Keywords: Alien species, Botanical exploration, Flora of Nepal, Tarai flora


Abstract


Naturalized status of three alien plant species, namely Hyptis brevipes Poit. (Lamiaceae), Richardia brasiliensis Gomez (Rubiaceae) and Spermacoce remota Lam. (Rubiaceae) has been reported for the first time in Nepal based on the field survey and specimen collections from Jhapa and Morang districts of eastern Nepal. Along with taxonomic account, we also present distinguishing features, supported by their photographs and extent of occurrence of each species.

Alien species, Botanical exploration, Flora of Nepal, Tarai flora


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Department of Botany, Mechi Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Bhadrapur, Nepal