Stachytarpheta cayennensis (Rich.) Vahl (Verbenaceae): A New Record for Karnataka State, India

Ningaraj S. Makanur, K. Kotresha

Abstract


A Stachytarpheta Vahl species was collected during field survey of the riparian vegetation of Tungabhdra River at Udagatti village of Ranebennur Taluk in Haveri District. It belongs to family Verbenaceae. After taxonomic investigations it was confirmed as Stachytarpheta cayennensis (Rich.) Vahl characters of pendent spikes and white flowers with 5-toothed calyx. It is an introductory collection for flora of Karnataka state. A detailed note on description, distribution, key and photographs are provided for easy identification of the species.


Keywords


Haveri, Pendent spike, Riparian, Stachytarpheta, Tungabhdra

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