A New Record Of Distribution Of Endemic And Threatened Rattan (Plectocomia Khasyana Griff., Arecaceae) In Mizoram, India

Rattan (Cane) species in the Northeastern region in India are facing threat of existence. Some of the species reported earlier from certain localities are not recorded in the recent studies. In extensive survey in protected areas of Mizoram, an interesting rattan was collected from Zongaw Reserved Forest, identified as Plectocomia khasyana, an endemic and threatened rattan and first reported from Mizoram. The rattan was recorded along with other tree species (Castanopsis indica, Mangifera sylvatica, Mesua ferrea, Quercus lineata, Q. semiserrata etc) at 23˚50´20.9″ latitude and 92˚29´06.4″ longitude and at an elevation of 1035 m above sea level.