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Volume 64, Issue 2, December 2022

Articles

Re-collection of two lesser known stenoendemic species of Asteraceae: After a century from the Western Ghats, India

https://doi.org/10.20324/nelumbo/v64/2022/172607

Published 2022-12-31

  • M. Premkumar
    • ,
  • M. Murugesan
    • ,
  • R. Manikandan
    • ,
  • B. Karthik

M. Premkumar
Botanical Survey of India, Southern Regional Centre, TNAU Campus, Lawley Road, Coimbatore – 641 003, Tamil Nadu

M. Murugesan
Botanical Survey of India, Southern Regional Centre, TNAU Campus, Lawley Road, Coimbatore – 641 003, Tamil Nadu

R. Manikandan
Botanical Survey of India, Southern Regional Centre, TNAU Campus, Lawley Road, Coimbatore – 641 003, Tamil Nadu

B. Karthik
Botanical Survey of India, Southern Regional Centre, TNAU Campus, Lawley Road, Coimbatore – 641 003, Tamil Nadu

Abstract

Two lesser known stenoendemic species viz., Helichrysum wightii C.B. Clarke ex Hook.f. and Vernonia malabarica Hook.f., of Asteraceae have been rediscovered/recollected after a century from their respective type localities. Helichrysum wightii has been rediscovered after 139 years, whereas the Vernonia malabarica has been recollected after 128 years. A detailed taxonomic account, along with colour photo plate of these species and assessment of their conservation status are provided in the present communication to facilitate easy identification and conservation.

Keywords

Asteraceae, Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Rediscovery, Tamil Nadu, Western Ghats

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