An extended distribution and rediscovery of Rhynchosia suaveolens (L.f.) DC. (Fabaceae) for Maharashtra, India

Authors

  • Ajay K. Mishra Plant Diversity, Systematics and Herbarium Division, CSIR- National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0311-2270
  • Vedhika Gupta Plant Diversity, Systematics and Herbarium Division, CSIR- National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6456-2780
  • Ajay V. Rajurkar Department of Botany, Lokmanya Tilak Mahavidyalaya, Wani, District Yavatmal, Maharashtra 445304, India.
  • Pankaj A. Dhole Central Botanical Laboratory, Botanical Survey of India, Howrah, West Bengal 711103, India
  • Vijay V. Wagh Plant Diversity, Systematics and Herbarium Division, CSIR- National Botanical Research Institute, Rana Pratap Marg, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.8079.15.3.22894-22899

Keywords:

Phaseoleae, sacred grove, variety, Vidarbha, Yavatmal

Abstract

Rhynchosia suaveolens (L.f.) DC. was reported for the first time from the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. It is rediscovered after 144 years from Maharashtra. Previously, this species was recorded only from the southern part of India. In the present article detailed description, illustration, digital photographs, and relevant notes are provided to facilitate its easy identification.

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