Cryptogams (Bryophytes and Pteridophytes)

This section aims at conducting the research on collection, identification and documentation of bryophytes and pteridophytes found in different parts of Nepal. A total of 1,213 species of bryophytes and 583 species of pteridophytes have been reported from Nepal. Two species of ferns are endemic to Nepal. A total of 18,000 herbarium specimens with four type specimens of pteridophytes are housed at KATH.

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