Pilea microphylla (L.) Liebm. (Urticaceae) and Solidago canadensis L. (Asteraceae): First Report of Naturalized Status in Nepal

Authors

  • Yogendra Bikram Poudel Central Department of Botany, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Suman Poudel Central Department of Botany, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Bhaskar Adhikari Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
  • Som Prasad Paudyal Trichandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Bharat Babu Shrestha Central Department of Botany, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/njob.v2i01.78180

Keywords:

Flora of Nepal, Naturalized species, Pilea, Solidago

Abstract

Two herb species, Pilea microphylla (L.) Liebm. (Urticaceae) and Solidago canadensis L. (Asteraceae), are reported as naturalized for the first time in Nepal. Voucher specimens of these plants were collected from different parts of Nepal including Kathmandu valley. A detailed description with taxonomic notes, distinguishing characters, habitat, distribution and color photographs of the species are provided. In addition, the morphological characters of these plants are compared with their allied species. The potential for these species to become invasive is also briefly discussed.

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Published

2025-05-12

How to Cite

Poudel, Y. B., Poudel, S., Adhikari, B., Paudyal, S. P., & Shrestha, B. B. (2025). Pilea microphylla (L.) Liebm. (Urticaceae) and Solidago canadensis L. (Asteraceae): First Report of Naturalized Status in Nepal. Nepal Journal of Botany, 2(01), 24–32. https://doi.org/10.3126/njob.v2i01.78180

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Vol. 2 (2025)

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Articles