Eriocaulon govindiana sp. nov. (Eriocaulaceae), from southern Western Ghats, Kerala, India

Eriocaulon govindiana sp. nov. (Eriocaulaceae), from southern Western Ghats, Kerala, India

A new species, Eriocaulon govindiana Sunil & Ratheesh, from marshy areas in the Wayanad wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala, India, is described and illustrated. It is morphologically most similar to E. nepalense but differs mainly in having well developed root stock, rounded and involute leaf apex, lobe...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: C. N. SUNIL, M. K. RATHEESH NARAYANAN, V. V. NAVEEN KUMAR, M. K. NANDAKUMAR, V. BALAKRISHNAN
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: National Taiwan University 2017-11-01
Series:Taiwania
Subjects:
Chedalayam
Eriocaulon govindiana
Eriocaulaceae
India
Wayanad wildlife Sanctuary
Online Access:http://tai2.ntu.edu.tw/taiwania/abstract.php?type=abstract&id=1530
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Summary:A new species, Eriocaulon govindiana Sunil & Ratheesh, from marshy areas in the Wayanad wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala, India, is described and illustrated. It is morphologically most similar to E. nepalense but differs mainly in having well developed root stock, rounded and involute leaf apex, lobed limb of sheath, and usually a single hoary male petal. Information on habitat, distribution, phenology, and conservation status are provided.
ISSN:0372-333X
0372-333X

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