Eriocaulon wayanadense (Eriocaulaceae), a new species from Kerala, India

Vivek C.P., Swapna M.M. & K.K. Suresh

Published on : 30-Jun-2010

DOI : https://dx.doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2010.20.01.04

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Abstract

Eriocaulon wayanadense Vivek, Swapna et K.K. Suresh, a new species from Wayanad district, Kerala is described and illustrated. The species is allied to E. elenorae Fyson, but differs by the transversely elongated seed coat cells, presence of setiform appendages on seeds and in having a black gland on each female petal.