The rediscovery of Brachystelma volubile (Apocynaceae – Asclepiadoideae)
Rajakullayiswamy K., Sandhyarani S., Karuppusamy S. & T. Pullaiah
Published on : 31-Dec-2012
DOI : https://dx.doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2012.22.02.10
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Brachystelma volubile Hook.f. (Apocynaceae – Asclepiadoideae) has been rediscovered from near the type locality in the Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh, after a lapse of about 130 years. A detailed description with illustrations is provided. Its current threat status has also been assessed according to the IUCN guide lines.
