An updated synopsis of genus Chara L. in India
Abstract
An updated synopsis of the genus Chara L. (Characeae) occurring in India
are discussed here in conformity with the available monographs,
literatures, related publications, digital herbarium records and online
taxonomic databases. The taxonomy and nomenclature are based on the
critical review of 51 taxa of Chara L. which include 35 species, 9
varieties and 7 forms so far reported from India. Information related to
type citations, range of distribution along with the key for each taxon
was included in discussion. The review further marks 9 taxonomically
uncertain taxa of India.