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Ischaemum kasaragodensis (poaceae-panicoideae), a new species from Western Ghats, India.

Dileep P.*, Geetha G. Nair

Abstract


A new species of Ischaemum from Kasaragod district of Kerala is described here as Ischaemum kasaragodensis sp. nov. A detailed description, ecology, biotic association and conservation assessment are provided along with colour photographs.

Keywords


Andropogoneae; Ischaeminae; Ischaemum; Kerala; New species.

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