Systematics of the genus Cyrtomium Presl. (Pteridophyta-Dryopteridaceae) from Uttaranchal (North-West Himalaya)

Abstract

The paper deals with four species of the genus Cyrtomium Presl occurring at Uttaranchal. C. macrophyllum is a new record from Uttaranchal, whereas C. falcatum and C. nervosum are new records for Kumaon and Garhwal Himalayas respectively. Artificial key for identification, correct nomenclature, diagnostic features and illustrations of all the 4 species have been provided to facilitate easy identification.