Utkalia dichotoma gen. et. sp. nov. - A fossil fructification from the Kamthi formation of Orissa, India

Abstract

Utkalia dichotoma gen. et sp. nov. is a possible seed-bearing fossil fructification. The main axis of the fructification is dichotomously branched, each dichotomy bearing mostly alternatel atral branches. The lateral branches further dichotomize and the altimate branches bear seeds singly.