Aira (Poaceae): a new generic record for Nicobar Islands, India

Authors

  • Kumar Vinod Chhotupuri Gosavi Department of Botany, HPT Arts & RYK Science College, Nashik, Maharashtra 422005, India https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6681-2253
  • Arun Nivrutti Chandore Department of Botany, Abasaheb Marathe Arts and New Commerce, Science College, Rajapur, Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra 416702, India http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0176-1840
  • Mayur Yashwant Kamble Botanical Survey of India, Southern Regional Centre, National Orchidarium and Experimental Garden, Yercaud, Salem District, Tamil Nadu 636602 India http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5290-0789

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.2128.8.6.8948-8949

Keywords:

Aira caryophyllea, India, new records, Nicobar islands

Abstract

During plant exploration of Andaman and Nicobar in 2014, we were collected some interesting grass specimens from Kamorta Islands of Nicobar. After critical study and taxonomic analysis the unidentified grass species has identified as an Aira caryophyllea L.  Perusals of relevant literature were revealed that, the genus Aira L. has so far not reported from Andaman and Nicobar islands. Hence, it is reported in present communication for new record to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

 

Author Biography

Kumar Vinod Chhotupuri Gosavi, Department of Botany, HPT Arts & RYK Science College, Nashik, Maharashtra 422005, India

Department of Botany

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Published

26-06-2016

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Vol. 8 No. 6 (2016)

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