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• Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Diversity of Himalayan Cold Desert with Reference to Spiti Valley of North-west Himalayas

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Authors

R. S. Rawat , Vaneet Jishtu , K. S. Kapoor

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 135, No 7 (2009), Pagination: 891-904

Abstract

A number of floristic surveys were conducted in different localities of cold desert in Spiti valley of North-West Himalayas for documenting the medicinal and aromatic plant diversity. A total of 118 medicinal and aromatic plant species have been recorded, which were low in occurrence and sparsely distributed. They were also under threat mainly due to over exploitation, unscientific collection and overgrazing.

Keywords

Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Himalayan Cold Desert, Spiti

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• Hill Bamboos - Socio-economic Significance and Conservation Imperatives : a Case Study from Himachal Pradesh

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Authors

G. S. Goraya , Mohinder Pal , K. S. Kapoor , Vaneet Jishtu

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 134, No 3 (2008), Pagination: 351-362

Abstract

Hill bamboos, locally called 'Nirgal', form a very important vegetation component in the Sutlej catchment falling under the Rampur Forest Division and Kotgarh Forest Division of Shimla District in Himachal Pradesh. Two species of this bamboo group viz. Sinarundinaria falcata and Thamnocalamus spathiflorus have been reported from these forest divisions. This paper, on the basis of empirical data, highlights the socio-economic significance of these bamboo species in the study area. Major threats to the wild populations of these species and conservation strategies for better management of this resource have also been discussed in this paper.

Keywords

Hill Bamboos, Sinarundinaria falcata, Thamnocalamus spathiflorus, Socio-economic
Significance, Protection, Production, Utilization, Himachal Pradesh

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• Floristic Composition, Life-forms and Biological Spectrum of Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh

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Authors

S. P. Subramani , Vaneet Jishtu , R. K. Verma , K. S. Kapoor

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 133, No 1 (2007), Pagination: 79-92

Abstract

Floristic studies were conducted in Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary from 1999 to 2003. A total of 395 species belonging to 316 genera and 115 families were collected and identified. It includes 228 species of medicinal and aromatic plants, 85 species of exotics. The biological spectrum of study area reveals that the vegetation is theronanophanerophytic. The life forms of the area are Megaphanerophyte (0.52%), Mesophanerophyte (12.34%), Microphanerophyte (16.54%), Nanophanerophyte (19.16%), Chamaephyte (7.61%), Hemicryptophtye (5.51%), Geophyte (2.10%), Hydrophyte or marsh plants (3.41%), Therophyte (31.24%), Liana (0.79%), Parasite (0.52%) and Epiphyte (0.26%). The higher percentage of therophyte when compared to normal biological spectrum is due to the climate being favourable for growth of annuals. It is also presumed that the dominance of therophytes and nanophanerophytes may have partly resulted from disturbance in vegetation and grazing.

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• Mortality of Dalbergia sisso Roxb. (Shisham) in Subathu Forest Range of Solan, Himachal Pradesh: a Case Study

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Authors

Shailendra Kumar , Surinder Kumar , K. S. Kapoor , Ranjeet Singh , S. Chakrabarti

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 130, No 3 (2004), Pagination: 349-350

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• Large-scale Mortality of Willow in Lahaul Valley, District Lahaul & Spiti, Himachal Pradesh

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Authors

Surinder Kumar , S. Chakrabarti , K. S. Kapoor , Shailendra Kumar

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 129, No 4 (2003), Pagination: 543-545

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• Mass Flowering of Montane Bamboos in Himachal Praoesh : Ushering in the New Millenium

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Authors

G. S. Goraya , Vaneet Jishtu , K. S. Kapoor , Mohinder Pal

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 129, No 8 (2003), Pagination: 1013-1020

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Montane bamboos are represented in the western-Himalayan State of Himachal Pradesh by two species i.e. Arundinaria falcata and Arundinaria spathiflora. Both these species, having great ecological and local socio-economic significance, have gregariously flowered across the State during the year 2000 and 2001 respectively. This paper documents specie-wise extent of flowering of these bamboo species in the Sutlej catchment of the State.

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• Litter Production Pattern of Eucalyptus tereticornis Plantation in Protected and Unprotected Areas of Upper Gangetic Plain

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Authors

N. Bahar , K. S. Kapoor , A. K. Jain

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 127, No 7 (2001), Pagination: 814-820

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Litter production patter in Eucalyptus tereticornis plantation of age 15 years has studied in protected and unprotected plots in upper Gangetic plain for a period of one year. A total of 7287.40 kg ha^-1 oflitter was produced of which leaflitter contributed 5268.50 kg ha^-1, twig litter 1396.10 kg ha^-1 and bark litter 622.80 kg ha^-1 in protected plot. However, in unprotected plots a total of 5478.20 kg ha^-1 of litter was produced of which leaf litter contributed 4326.00 kg ha^-1 , twig litter 740.20 kg ha^-1 and bark litter 412.00 kg ha^-1. It is also observed that total litter production was maximum during the month of July and minimum in the month of December in both protected and unprotected plots. The present study reveals that Eucalyptus tereticornis produces 33% more litter in protected plots as compared to unprotected one.

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• Effect of Limestone Mine Spoil and forest Soil-based Potting Media on Growth Performance of Different Tree Species under Nursery Conditions

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Authors

R. K. Verma , K. S. Kapoor , R. S. Rawat , Surinder Kumar

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 132, No 8 (2006), Pagination: 1001-1006

Abstract

Studies were conducted in polythene bags of size 12" × 20" (25 × 50 cm approx) to evaluate the effect of different combinations of lime mine spoil and forest soil (1 : 0, 5 : 1, 2 : 1,1 : 1, 1 : 5 and 1 : 2 v/v) on performance of five tree species viz; Bauhinia variegata, Robinia pseudoacacia, Eucalyptus hybrid, Grewia optiva and Toona ciliata. The experiment was carried out in polythene bags using randomized complete block design with three replications during 2001. The results show that combination of lime mine spoil-forest soil in the ratio of 1 : 5 and 1 : 2 (v/v) was found to be most effective with regard to survival, growth and biomass production parameters in all the five species. Eucalyptus hybrid gave maximum height, collar diameter, shoot dry weight, ischolar_main dry weight and total biomass whereas, survival was observed highest in Grewia optiva. Eucalyptus hybrid was followed by Bauhinia variegata, Grewia optiva, Robinia pseudoacacia and Toona ciliata in terms of growth parameters.

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• Some Aspects of Calcium Cycling in Soil-vegetation Components of Certain Temperate Grasslands in Shimla Hills, Himachal Pradesh

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Authors

K. S. Kapoor , R. Singh

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 122, No 12 (1996), Pagination: 1140-1156

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The concentration, standing state and cycling of calcium were studied in the temperate grasslands of Shimla Hills (77°4'.0" E and 31°2'.3" N) between June, 1983 to May, 1984. Three grassland sites under different management practices were compared. The concentration per cent in different vegetational components and in soil fluctuated among various sites and months. The amount of calcium also reflected wide seasonal and inter-seasonal fluctuations on all the sites throughout the study. The uptake, transfer and release of calcium were similar on all the sites with slight variations. The total uptake was maximum in rainy season, however, transfer was more during winter and summer seasons. Of the total exchangeable calcium in soil-plant system, soil retained major portion of it and only 1.54% to 3.61 % of the total calcium was involved in biological circulation. Of the calcium absorbed by ischolar_mains 75.16%, 93.58% and 75.92% were returned to the soil in Sites I-III respectively.

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• Biology and Life History of Poplar Shoot Borer, Eucosma glaciata Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Eucosmidae) in Himachal Pradesh

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Authors

K. P. Singh , K. S. Kapoor , S. R. Arya

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 121, No 1 (1995), Pagination: 39-43

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The Poplar shoot Borer E. glaciata is one of the most destructive lepidopterous pest of P. ciliata in nurseries. The biology and habits of this insect have been discussed with special reference to its life history and nature of damage. Adult of E. glaciata has a longevity of 5.60 ± 0.516 days. The females lays an average of 75 to 100 eggs. The incubation period average 5.56 ± 0.527 days. The total life cycle in laboratory reared specimen varies from 35 to 40 days. The larvae damage the apical tIPS, resulting in die-back and forking.

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• Effect of Some Salts on the Soil Reaction and Growth and Dry Matter Yield of Leucaena leucocephala and Acacia auriculiformis in Pot Culture

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Authors

Arun Prasad , N. G. Totey , K. S. Kapoor , P. K. Khatri , J. S. Chouhan , A. K. Bhowmik

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 116, No 3 (1990), Pagination: 227-232

Abstract

A pot experiment as conducted to study the effect of some salts on the soli reaction and the growth and dry matter yield of Leucaena leucocephala and Acacia auriculiformis. Addition of FeSO₄ slightly decreased the soil pH whereas CaCO₃ and Na₂CO₃ increased it. Application of FeSO₄ decreased the plant height. In case of Leucaena leucocephala more at earlier stage whereas it increased the height of Acacia auriculiformis. Addition of CaCo₃, decreased the height of both the species. The application of CaCO₃, along with Na₂CO₃ had seriously affected the growth and survival of these two species.The dry matter yield of both the species was enhanced with the addition of FeSO₄. The application of CaCO₃ @ 10g/kg soil, increased the dry matter yield of Leucaena leucocephala whereas the yield of Acacia auriculiformis remained alomost unaffected. Further increase in the level of CaCO₃ applied alone or with Na₂CO₃ reduced the dry matter yield of both the species. Added FeSO₄ and CaCO₃ at lower dose, increased the dry weight of ischolar_main nodules and further increase in the level of CaCO₃ decreased the nodule weight.

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• Studies on the Growth Performance of Some Green Manure Leguminous Crops and their Residual Effect on the Organic Matter and Available Nutrients in Eroded Teak Nursery Soils of Nainpur (M.P.)

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N. G. Totey , Arun Prasad , K. S. Kapoor , S. Nautiyal , P. K. Khatri , A. K. Bhowmik

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 115, No 6 (1989), Pagination: 404-413

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A field experiment was conducted on eroded teak nursery soil of Nainpur (M.P.) to study the growth performance of some green manure leguminous crops and their residual effect on organic matter and available nutrients. The order of obtaining maximum dry matter yield/plant was Arahar> Chakora> Soybean> Urd> Moong> Sannhemp. The average number of nodules/plant was maximum in Moong and Sannhemp at the intervals of 30 days and in Soybean and Arahar at 60 days interval. Number of nodules in all the leguminous crops decreased as the crop approached to maturity. The green manuring added the organic matter in surface soil treated with moong, soybean and sannhemp and increased the availability of soil nitrogen and phosphorus in surface and sub-surface layers in all the treatments. No appreciable changes in available potassium has been noticed in surface soils but a significant decrease was observed in sub-surface layer in all the treatments over control.

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• Suitability of Different Forest Species for Social Forestry Programme under Different Soil Conditions Part I - Alluvial Soil

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Authors

S. Nath , P. K. Das , S. K. Gangopadhyay , K. S. Kapoor , Balvinder Singh , S. K. Banerjee

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 115, No 8 (1989), Pagination: 536-547

Abstract

The growth of forest tree species planted along road sides, canal banks and railway tract has been correlated with the soil attributes in Alluvial soil zone of Midnapore district, West Bengal. Some of the sites having better nutritional status accelerate the growth of some selected species. On the basis of the results some quick growing species for Social Forestry programme and range of soil characteristics most suitable for optimum growth of plants in a given climatic condition have been recommended.

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• Effect of Nutrients on the Growth Behaviour of Bambusa tulda in the Nursery

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Authors

A. K. Raina , K. G. Prasad , S. C. Pharasi , K. S. Kapoor , S. B. Singh

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 114, No 9 (1988), Pagination: 584-591

Abstract

An experiment comprising 3 levels of nitrogen (0, 50 and 100 ppm) 3 levels of P₂O₅, (0, 50 and 100 ppm) and 7 application dates of each, was conducted in nursery to see tbeir effect on some important growth parameters (plant height, tiller and leaf number, Collar diameter and biomass production) of Bambusa Tulda.biomass production) of Bambusa tulda. Results recorded arter 17 weeks of germination revealed that for all growth parameters, separate application of nitrogen was superior than phosphorus application but their combined applications were always better than individual application. Among the doses, N₁₀₀P₅₀ was found best. Split applications of nutrients 4, 6 and 8 weeks after germination gave best results.

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• Effect of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilization on Dendrocalamus strictus Seedlings

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N. G. Totey , Arun Prasad , K. S. Kapoor , P. K. Khatri , J. S. Chauhan , V. K. Dahia

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 114, No 9 (1988), Pagination: 592-600

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An poly-pot experiment was conducted in factorial R.B.D. design with 4 replications to study the effect of nitrogen and phospborus on the growth and yield of bamboo seedlings. Application of nitrogen @ 5.0 gm and 10.0 gm of urea/pot containing 2 kg soil individually as well as in combination with single superphosphate significantly decreased all growth parameters and dry matter yield. However, phosphorus application @ 10.0 gm and 20.0 gm single superphosphate/ pot individually as well as in combination with nitrogen increased the height of plant, length of rhizome and dry matter yield. The correlation coefficients between some growth factors were calculated and were found highly significant. The results of this experiment suggest that with 'P' application better growth of bamboo seedlings may be obtained in short duration and healthy plantation stock could be made available.

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• Root Behaviour in Bambusa tulda Roxb. A Priliminary Study

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Authors

K. G. Prasad , K. S. Kapoor , A. K. Raina.

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 114, No 10 (1988), Pagination: 737-738

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• Floristic Diversity along an Altitudinal Gradient in Namgia Valley of Cold Desert in District Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh

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Authors

R. K. Verma , K. S. Kapoor

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 139, No 3 (2013), Pagination: 202-211

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A study was carried out to know the floristic diversity along an altitudinal gradient with elevations varying from 3000m to 5000m above msl in Namgia valley falling in cold desert area of district Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh during 2007. Total number of plant species was 142 belonging to 49 families and 105 genera. The dominant families were Asteraceae, Polygonaceae, Ranunculaceae and Rosaceae. The number of tree species at 3000-3500m elevation was 8 with the dominance of Populus nigra. The number of shrub species were 17, 8, 6 and 2 at the elevation of 3000-3500m, 3500-4000m, 4000-4500m and 4500-5000m respectively while number of herb species were 72, 62, 42 and 32 species at the same elevations. Juniperus communis taking shape of dominant shrub at 3500-4000m and 4000-4500m elevations. Ephedra gerardiana was dominant herb at 3000-3500m and 3500-4000m elevations. The distribution pattern of most of the plant species was contiguous in all altitudes. Index of diversity for herb species at different elevations ranges was 3.56, 3.25, 3.14 and 3.04. Out of 64 medicinal plant species recorded from the area, 13 species fall in the threatened category.

Keywords

Floristic diversity, Dominance, Diversity index, Threatened plant, Namgia valley.

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• Studies on the Effect of Pre-Sowing Treatments on Germination Behaviour of Ribes alpestre Wall. Ex Decne Seeds.

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Authors

P. S. Negi ¹, K. S. Kapoor ¹

Affiliations
1 Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Conifer Campus, Panthaghati, Shimla-171 009 (H. P.), IN

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 141, No 7 (2015), Pagination: 726-730

Abstract

Asian gooseberry (Ribes alpestre) is an important wild edible shrub of dry temperate and cold desert region of Western Himalaya. An experimental trial was conducted to study the effect of different pre-sowing treatments on seed germination of R. alpestre under laboratory condition. The ripened berries were collected from the naturally growing shrubs and seeds were extracted from the berries, dried and sown in petridishes in seed germinator after giving presowing treatments. It was found that seeds treated with conc. H₂SO₄ for 2 minutes (T₆) recorded maximum 69.33 percent germination followed by 64.66 percent germination in seed treated with conc. H₂SO₄ for 1 minute (T₅) where as untreated seeds (control) recorded minimum 39.00 per cent germination. Therefore, it is recommended that the seed of R. alpestre should be treated with conc. H₂SO₄ for 2 minutes followed by 24 hours soak in cold water before sowing in the nursery for breaking seed dormancy and getting maximum germination.

Keywords

Seed, Ribes alpestre, Germination Behaviour, Presowing Treatment.

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• Assessment of Floristic Diversity of Shimla Water Catchment Sanctuary, Himachal Pradesh-India

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Authors

Dipika Rana ¹, K. S. Kapoor ¹

Affiliations
1 Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Panthaghati, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN

Source

Indian Forester, Vol 141, No 12 (2015), Pagination: 1244-1247

Abstract

Present study was carried out in Shimla Water Catchment Sanctuary of Himachal Pradesh to assess its floristic diversity. The sanctuary lies in between 31° 05' to 31° 75' N latitude and 77° 12' to 77° 15' E longitudes. Shimla water catchment area represents the only remaining undisturbed middle altitude forest in the lower ranges of the Western Himalayas and is the main water catchment area for Shimla. A total of 476 species of vascular plants were recorded. Of the total species, 39 species were trees, 81 shrubs, 320 herbs and the remaining 36 species were pteridophytes. Maximum species belonged to family Asteraceae (45 spp.); Lamiaceae (31 spp.) and Poaceae (30 spp.). 39 families were monotypic.

Keywords

Catchment, Floristic, Undisturbed, Vascular, Monotypic.

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• Age-Specific Fecundity and Intrinsic Rate of Natural Increase of Aphyti sp.? hispanicus (Mercet), the Proclia-Group, an Ecto-Parasitoid of the San Jose Scale, Quadraspidiotus perniciosus (Comstock) (Homoptera: Diaspididae)

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Authors

K. S. Kapoor ¹, P. R. Gupta ¹

Affiliations
1 Central Integrated Pest Management Centre Chambaghat, Solan, 173 213, Himachal Pradesh, IN

Source

Journal of Biological Control, Vol 20, No 2 (2006), Pagination: 159-163

Abstract

Age specific fecundity and intrinsic rate of increase of Aphytis sp.? hispanicus, an important ecto-parasitoid of the San Jose scale, Quadraspidiotus perniciosus (Comstock) was studied in the mid - hill region of Himachal Pradesh which revealed that the net reproductive rate (R₀) of the species was 17.47 female eggs/female. The true intrinsic rate of increase (rm) was 0.116. The population multiplied 1.123 times per day during the generation time of 24.66 days. The doubling time of the species was 5.98 days.

Keywords

Age Specific Fecundity, Aphytis sp., Ecto-Parasitoid, Intrinsic Rate of Increase, San Jose Scale.

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• Campoletis chlorideae Uchida and its Hyperparasite Brachymeria secundaria (Ruschka) on Helicoverpa armigera Hubner from Solan, Himachal Pradesh

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Authors

A. D. Pawar ¹, U. S. Rawat ¹, K. S. Kapoor ¹

Affiliations
1 Central Integrated Pest Management Centre, Solan, 173211, IN

Source

Journal of Biological Control, Vol 8, No 2 (1994), Pagination: 123-123

Abstract

Field surveys undertaken in Himachal Pradesh since 1991 revealed that tomato crop suffered upto 56.7 percent fruit damage by Helicoverpa armigera Hubner (Anonymous, 1991.) Mathur (1970) reported four parasites of H.armigera from the State. In the present studies which were carried out at Solan (Himachal Pradesh, Campoletis chlorideae Uchida an ichneumonid and it hyperparasite Brachymeria secundaria (Ruschka) a chalcid have been recorded.

Keywords

Helicoverpa armigera Campoletis chlorideae, Brachymeria secundaria.

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