Rediscovery of Impatiens brevicornis L. (Balsaminaceae), a less known species of Western Ghats, India
Abstract
Impatiens brevicornis (Barnes) Bhaskar (Balsaminaceae), a localised endemic species of southern Western Ghats has been rediscovered from Chinnar forest regions of Idukki district. A taxonomic treatment, distribution, ecology and phenology of the species are provided along with a colour photograph for the first time.Keywords
Balsaminaceae, Impatiens brevicornis, Rediscovery, Western Ghats.
Author Biography
K. M. Prabhukumar
Senior Scientist & HeadPlant Systematics & Genetic Resources Division
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