A review of taxonomic perspective of diversity in gymnosperms of Kashmir Himalaya
Authors: Dar, A.R., Andleeb, L., Dar, G.H., Wani, M.R., Akhter, A., Shah, N.H. and Amin, I.
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research Series B: Biological Sciences
Volume: 64
Issue: 1
Pages: 94-108
eISSN: 2223-2567
ISSN: 2221-6421
Abstract:Varied floristic works relevant to Kashmir Himalaya were thoroughly examined to compile taxonomic contributions of various taxonomists viz. a viz. diversity in gymnosperms of this region. Extensive field surveys and standard taxonomic methods were used to locate, collect, identify and prepare an updated list of the target group. A total of 25 species of gymnosperms belonging to 13 genera in 6 families and 4 orders have been documented from the Kashmir Himalaya. Wild gymnosperms are represented by 11 species with conifers forming the most dominant group. Among families, Pinaceae is highest represented with 6 species, while Taxaceae is least represented. Cultivated gymnosperms exceed wild growing species, and Cupressaceae is most dominant with 9 species whereas Ginkgoaceae is least represented. Out 25 species 19 (7 wild + 12 cultivated) are trees, 5 (3 wild + 2 cultivated) are shrubs and only 1 is sub-shrub.
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