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Extended Distribution of Non-native Tree Species Muntingia Calabura L. in Rajshahi, Bangladesh

M Tarikul Hasan
Department of Botany, Abdulpur Government College, Natore, Bangladesh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Muntingia calabura is a fast growing evergreen tree and is indigenous to southern Mexico, Central America, tropical South America, the Greater Antilles, St. Vincent and Trinidad. It is now widespread and naturalized in Southeast Asia, Australia, and in islands of the Pacific Ocean due to its ability to disperse by bats and birds. In Bangladesh it is being cultivated in homesteads in some places especially in urban area as a sweet minor edible fruits. During this exploration, three plants of Muntingia calabura found in Rajshahi city. It is reported here as an addition to the Flora of Rajshahi district. This paper also envisages plant description, photographs and Figure of herbarium sheet are provided to facilitate easy identification.

Keywords: New taxa; Rajshahi; Muntingia calabura; China cherry.

Location: Railway trackside in the Rajshahi city area.

Start Date: 00-07-2018

End Date: 00-06-2019

Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Tree

Objectives:

His work was undoubtedly worthy of admiration. Khan & Huq (1981) was first reported Muntingia calabura from Malibagh, Dhaka. Rahman et al. (2010) reported it from Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. Islam et al. (2016) also reported from Sitakunda Ecopark, Chittagong. But Muntingia calabura species have not been reported earlier from the Rajshahi region. The present study records Muntingia calabura as a new addition to the flora of Rajshahi as a minor edible fruits city area.

Methodology:

The authors collected interesting specimens of a tree species during floristic exploration (July 2018 to June 2019) from the Railway track side in the Rajshahi city area. After going through various literature and floras, it was confirmed that the specimen was Muntingia calabura L. (Ahmed et al. 2009; Patel et al. 2016; flowers of India). Herbarium specimens were prepared and housed in Department of botany, Abdulpur Government College, Natore.

Source of Information: Journal of Progressive Research in Biology Vol 5,1 - 2021 E-ISSN: 2454-1672

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Achievement/Findings:

During this exploration, three plants of Muntingia calabura were found in Rajshahi city. It is reported here as an addition to the Flora of Rajshahi district. This paper also envisages plant description, photographs and Figures of herbarium sheet are provided to facilitate easy identification.

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