Interesting plant records from Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Authors

  • K. Ravikumar
  • N. Balachandran
  • S.N. Begum
  • P. Patchaimal
  • M. Bhanja
  • K. Lohitasyudu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/JoTT.o3144.6108-21

Abstract

An extensive botanical survey conducted in Paderu, Narsipatnam and Chintapalli forest areas in Visakhapatnam District of Andhra Pradesh, resulted in a record of 18 interesting angiosperm species including two distributional records for south India (Cynanchum corymbosum and Raphistemma pulchellum); two (Cassine paniculata and Cleidion javanicum) for Andhra Pradesh as well as Eastern Ghats; seven additions to Visakhapatnam district and seven others are endemic and rare species. All species are presented here with brief botanical descriptions and notes.

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26-07-2014

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