Taxonomy and distribution of Eragrostis cumingii (Poaceae: Chloridoideae) in India

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Published: 31.12.2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2019.29.4.02
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Distribution, Eragrostis cumingii, India, Taxonomy

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C. P. Vivek
Botanical Survey of India, Andaman & Nicobar Regional Centre, Haddo, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands – 744 102, India.
Lalji Singh
Botanical Survey of India, Andaman & Nicobar Regional Centre, Haddo, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands – 744 102, India.
Gautam Anuj Ekka
Botanical Survey of India, Andaman & Nicobar Regional Centre, Haddo, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands – 744 102, India.

Abstract

The recent record of Eragrostis cumingii Steud. from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in addition to its earlier lone authentic report from Kerala in India is discussed with its present distributional status in the country. Its correct nomenclature, description, images and morphological difference with similar species, E. zeylanica Nees & Mey. are also provided.

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Vol. 29 No. 4 (2019): Rheedea

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Vivek , C. P., Singh, L., & Ekka, G. A. (2019). Taxonomy and distribution of Eragrostis cumingii (Poaceae: Chloridoideae) in India. Rheedea, 29(4), 306-309. https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2019.29.4.02
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