A New Species of Eriocaulon L. (Eriocaulaceae) from India

Gaikwad S.P., Sardesai M.M., Yadav U.S., & S.R. Yadav

Published on : 01-Jan-2022

DOI : https://dx.doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2004.14.1&2.08

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Abstract

A new species of Eriocaulon, E. karnatakense Gaikwad et al., is described from Kemmangundi hills of Chikmagalur district, Karnataka. lt differs from the allied E sharmae Ansari and N.P. Balakr. in having a root stock, linear-lanceolate and acute leaves, ovate-acuminate black involucral bracts with appendages only from transverse radial walls.