Fimbristylis scabrida (Cyperaceae): a new record for Asian Continent

Viji A.R.; Preetha T.S.

doi:10.21746/aps.2017.6.10.5

Fimbristylis scabrida (Cyperaceae): a new record for Asian Continent

Viji A.R., Preetha T.S.

Abstract

Fimbristylis scabrida Schumach. (Cyperaceae), an African sedge species is reported here for the first time from the Western Ghats of India in the Asian continent. A brief description, notes and colour photographs are provided for easy identification.

Keywords

Fimbristylis, Kerala, new record, southern Western Ghats

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21746/aps.2017.6.10.5