Studies in the Glossopteris Flora of India - 17. On the genus Rubidgea Tate

P.K. Maithy

doi:10.54991/jop.1964.677

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P.K. Maithy Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, 53, University Road, Lucknow 226007, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54991/jop.1964.677

Abstract

The little known Glossopteridean genus Rubidgea Tate is described from the Karharbari beds, Giridih Coalfield. Two new species, R. obovata and R. lanceolatus have been instituted. The generic diagnosis has been emended on the basis of the Giridih specimens.

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