Rediscovery of Ophiorrhiza pykarensis Gamble (Gentianales: Rubiaceae) from the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats of India

Authors

  • V.B. Sreekumar Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation Division, Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, Thrissur, Kerala 680653, India
  • V.S. Hareesh Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation Division, Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, Thrissur, Kerala 680653, India
  • K.A. Sreejith Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation Division, Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, Thrissur, Kerala 680653, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/JoTT.o3786.7186-8

Keywords:

Mukurthi National Park, Ophiorrhiza, rediscovery, southern Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu.

Abstract

Ophiorrhiza pykarensis Gamble was rediscovered from Mukurthi National Park, Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu region after a lapse of 78 years. A detailed taxonomic description, phenology, ecology and conservation status of the species is provided along with its illustrations.

 

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26-04-2015

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Vol. 7 No. 5 (2015)

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