Eleocharis ochrostachys (Cyperaceae), a new record for Andaman & Nicobar Islands with a note on the identity of E. swamyi

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Published: 31.12.2015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2015.25.02.06
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Cyperaceae, Eleocharis ochrostachys, E. swamyi, new record

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A. N. Chandore
Department of Botany, Abasaheb Marathe Arts and New Commerce, Science College, Rajapur- 416 702. District- Ratnagiri. MS, India.
Devidas B. Borude
Department of Botany, Abasaheb Marathe Arts and New Commerce, Science College, Rajapur- 416 702. District- Ratnagiri. MS, India.
M. Y. Kamble
Botanical Survey of India, Andaman and Nicobar Regional Centre, Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India.

Abstract

Eleocharis ochrostachys Steud. (Cyperaceae) is reported for the first time from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. The present paper provides a brief description, flowering and fruiting period, localities, habitat and a photoplate for easy identification. In addition, Eleocharis swamyi (as ‘swamyii’) Govind. is relegated to a synonym of E. ochrostachys.

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Vol. 25 No. 2 (2015): Rheedea

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New Reports
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Chandore, A. N., Borude, D. B., & Kamble, M. Y. (2015). Eleocharis ochrostachys (Cyperaceae), a new record for Andaman & Nicobar Islands with a note on the identity of E. swamyi. Rheedea, 25(2), 106-108. https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2015.25.02.06

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