Eleocharis acutangula ssp. neotropica D.J.Rosen (Cyperaceae): a new record for southern Western Ghats, India

Authors

  • Kavya K. Nair PG Department of Botany, Christian College, Kattakada, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695572, India.
  • A.R. Viji PG Department of Botany, Iqbal College, Peringammala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695563, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.8314.15.6.23458-23460

Keywords:

Cyperaceae, Eleocharis, New Record, Southern Western Ghats

Abstract

Eleocharis acutangula ssp. neotropica D.J.Rosen, is collected from Kollam district, reported here for the first time from Southern Western Ghats, India. A detailed description of plant along with relevant notes is provided here for easy identification

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26-06-2023 — Updated on 26-06-2023

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Vol. 15 No. 6 (2023)

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