Heteranthera reniformis (Pontederiaceae): A new addition to the Asian continent from India
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Heteranthera reniformis (Pontederiaceae) is recently collected from the Vyenkatapur village, Sironcha taluka, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is reported here as a new record for the continent of Asia. A comprehensive taxonomic account is provided with description, photographs and distribution to facilitate easy identification of the species in the field.
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