Achyranthes coynei Santapau, 1949 (Amaranthaceae) - an addition to the flora of Karnataka, India

Authors

  • S.R. Pai
  • V. Upadhya
  • H.V. Hegde
  • S.D. Kholkute

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/JoTT.o2685.1875-9

Abstract

Achyranthes coynei Santapau (Amaranthaceae) is a rare species from India and was identified endemic to Maharashtra state. It was first reported by Santapau in 1949 from Khandala, Maharashtra. Profusely branched shrubby habit (3.0-3.5 m tall), first erect, later patent, finally deflexed nature of flowers on the inflorescence, opened flowers spreading up to 2.0cm in diameter and its rosy-purplish colour are the key feature which differentiate this from other species of Achyranthes. The taxon has been reported from 3 new localities from Belgaum district. The present investigation reports the extended distribution of A. coynei to Karnataka State

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Published

26-06-2011

Issue

Vol 3, No 6 (2011)

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