Denkania Indica gen. et. sp. nov. A glossopteridean fructification from the lower gondwana of India

K.R. Surange; Shaila Chandra

doi:10.54991/jop.1971.903

Authors

K.R. Surange 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.1971.903

Abstract

Denkania indica is a female reproductive organ probably of a Glossopteris species. It consists of a small petiolate, linear, fertile loaf with a broad midrib and anastomosing secondary veins. 5, 6 or more cupules borne on long, slender stalk spring from the basal portion of the leaf. Each cupule contains probably one large seed.

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