Addition of Cyclospermum leptophyllum (apiaceae) to the flora of Shamli and Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

While exploring the angiosperms of Shamli district and adjoining areas, authors collected Cyclospermum leptophyllum (Apiaceae), a Central and South American aromatic plant from Shamli and Saharanpur districts. After reviewing its distribution through flora and available literature, it has been found that this taxon is a new record for the flora of Shamli and Saharanpur districts. A detailed taxonomic description of this species along with digital images and specimen examined are presented in the paper.