Hymenachne panduranganii sp. nov. from Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, India

Hymenachne panduranganii, a new species of Poaceae collected from a wetland area of Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala, which constitutes the core area of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR), is described and illustrated. The new species differs from the related species H. assamica in having 1.0–1.5 m...

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Published in:Nordic journal of botany 2017-04, Vol.35 (2), p.201-204
Main Authors: Remya, Jayasree, Geethakumary, M. P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Hymenachne
Palea
Poaceae
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Summary:Hymenachne panduranganii, a new species of Poaceae collected from a wetland area of Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala, which constitutes the core area of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR), is described and illustrated. The new species differs from the related species H. assamica in having 1.0–1.5 m tall culms, 3.7–4.0 mm long spikelets, floret with a distinct lower palea and having only 2 stamens. To further enunciate the differences, an identification key to the Indian species of Hymenachne is provided.
ISSN:0107-055X
1756-1051
DOI:10.1111/njb.01180