The genus Porella (Porellaceae) in Govind Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttarakhand, India

Abstract

The diversity of the liverwort genus Porella is studied in the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary (GWLS), Uttarakhand. A total of 12 species and infraspecific taxa are described, all being reported for the first time from the area. A working key is provided for identification along with the taxonomic description of each of them. As Porella is represented by 23 species and infraspecific taxa in the Western Himalaya, the number of species and infraspecific taxa found in Govind Wildlife Sanctuary is relatively high.