Family Rutaceae in Kashmir Himalyas: Poncirus trifoliata (L) Raf. -A New Record for Flora of Kashmir, India

Abstract: During our floristic study we recorded the occurrence of Poncirus trifoliata in many areas of Kashmir valley. This is the first exotic record of family Rutaceae from Kashmir Himalayas. The species has been introduced from Japan and has naturalized in the valley. The plants of this species are winter hardy and produce a good number of fruits and seeds and thus proliferate at a faster rate. The species is resistant to herbivory and other local pests (released from its enemies) with good reproductive success and high potential of invasivion. [Academia Arena, 2010;2(5):40-41] (ISSN 1553-992X)