Rediscovery of Berberis nilghiriensis Ahrendt (Berberidaceae) from Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, Southern India

The critically endangered Berberis nilghiriensis Ahrendt, endemic to the Nilgiri hills in South India is rediscovered after 140 years, with three extant populations of ca. 25 individuals in the Nilgiri hills. Taxonomic treatment along with threat status, ecology, and economic uses are provided and u...

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Main Authors: V. S. Ramachandran, Honey John A, Siljo Joseph, Mounir M. Bekhit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: National Taiwan University 2012-12-01
Series:Taiwania
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Online Access:http://tai2.ntu.edu.tw/taiwania/abstract.php?type=abstract&id=1210