Physalis cordata (Solanaceae): a new record for India

S. Chowdhury; T.K. Paul; A.P. Das

doi:10.22244/rheedea.36.1188

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Published: 31.03.2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.36.1188

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Physalis, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, Invasive species, Native of Americas

Chowdhury

1Gustia Main Road, Badu, Barasat, Kolkata – 700128, West Bengal, India

T.K. Paul

2Formerly: Botanical survey of India, Central National Herbarium, Howrah – 711103, West Bengal, India

A.P. Das

3Formerly: Department of Botany, North Bengal University, Raja Rammohanpur, Siliguri – 734013, West Bengal, India

Abstract

Physalis cordata Houst. ex Mill. (Solanaceae), a native of North and South America has been collected from North 24-Parganas district of West Bengal, India in 2024 is reported here as an addition to the Flora of India. Morphological description, location map and a photo plate are provided here for its proper recognition.

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Vol. 36 No. 1 (2026): Rheedea

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Chowdhury, S., Paul, T., & Das, A. (2026). Physalis cordata (Solanaceae): a new record for India. Rheedea, 36(1), e1188. https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.36.1188

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