A new distribution record for the Critically Endangered Madura Swampweed Hygrophila madurensis (N.P. Balakr. & Subr.) Karthik. & Moorthy (Acanthaceae)

Authors

  • P. Raja Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620002, India
  • S. Soosairaj Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620002, India
  • N. Dhatchanamoorthy Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620002, India
  • A. Kala Department of Botany, St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620002, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/JoTT.o4015.7581-3

Keywords:

Acanthaceae, Critically Endangered, Hygrophila, new distribution.

Abstract

Hygrophila madurensis (N.P. Balakr. & Subr.) Karthik & Moorthy is a critically endangered herb, has restricted distribution in Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu, India. For the first time it is being reported near the Coromandel Coast, adjacent to type locality. Detailed description and images are providing for better identification. 

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Published

25-07-2015

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Vol. 7 No. 9 (2015)

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