Fimbristylis scabrida (Cyperaceae): a new record for Asian Continent

Journal Title: Annals of Plant Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 10

Abstract

Fimbristylis scabrida Schumach. (Cyperaceae), an African sedge species is reported here for the first time from the Western Ghats of India in the Asian continent. A brief description, notes and colour photographs are provided for easy identification.

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Viji A. R. , Preetha T. S.

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  • EP ID EP284076
  • DOI 10.21746/aps.2017.6.10.5
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Viji A. R. , Preetha T. S. (2017). Fimbristylis scabrida (Cyperaceae): a new record for Asian Continent. Annals of Plant Sciences, 6(10), 1711-1712. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-284076