On the occurrence of parasitic plant Balanophora fungosa J.R. Forster & G. Forster (Balanophoraceae) in Andhra Pradesh, India

Authors

  • J. Prakasa Rao Department of Botany, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530003, India
  • K.V. Satish Forestry and Ecology Group, National Remote Sensing Centre, Indian Space Research Organisation, Balanagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500037, India
  • B. Siva Sankar Department of Botany, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530003, India
  • C. Sudhakar Reddy Forestry and Ecology Group, National Remote Sensing Centre, Indian Space Research Organisation, Balanagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500037, India
  • O. Aniel Kumar Department of Botany, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530003, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/JoTT.o3962.6943-6

Keywords:

Andhra Pradesh, Balanophora fungosa, Eastern Ghats, new record, parasite.

Abstract

Balanophora fungosa J.R. Forster & G. Forster (Balanophoraceae), a holoparasitic species is recorded as an addition to the flora of Andhra Pradesh, India.  It is described here along with its distribution and threats.  Field photographs have been provided to facilitate identification of the species.

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26-02-2015

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Vol. 7 No. 2 (2015)

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