Occurrence of Benlightfootia from the Ib-River Coalfield, Orissa

K.J. Singh; Shaila Chandra

doi:10.54991/jop.1989.1640

Occurrence of Benlightfootia from the Ib-River Coalfield, Orissa

Authors

K.J. Singh Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, 53, University Road, Lucknow 226007, India
Shaila Chandra Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, 53, University Road, Lucknow 226007, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54991/jop.1989.1640

Keywords:

Megafossils, Sphenophyllales, lb-River Coalfield, Upper Permian (India)

Abstract

Benlightfootia Lacey & Huard-Moine has been reported from the Kamthi Formation of Belpahar area, Ib-River Coalfield, Orissa. It is characterised by non-petiolate, cordate, bifid leaves having a deep apical notch. The venation is open, dichotomous, arising from a single thick vein at the base of the leaf. A new species, B. indica has been proposed.

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Published

1989-12-31

How to Cite

Singh, K., & Chandra, S. (1989). Occurrence of Benlightfootia from the Ib-River Coalfield, Orissa. Journal of Palaeosciences, 38, 55–57. https://doi.org/10.54991/jop.1989.1640