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Issue: Vol. 601 No. 1: 5 July 2023
Type: Article
Published: 2023-07-05
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.601.1.8
Page range: 97-102
Abstract views: 161
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Rediscovery of little-known-monotypic genus Karnataka P.K.Mukh. & Constance (Apiaceae)

Department of Botany, HPT Arts & RYK Science College, Nashik- 422005, Maharashtra, India.
Department of Botany, HPT Arts & RYK Science College, Nashik- 422005, Maharashtra, India.
Kallamundkur, Mangaluru taluk, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka, India.
Department of Botany Arts, Science and Commerce College, Mokhada, Palghar District- 401604. Maharashtra, India.
Endemic genera eudicots identity Karnataka benthamii monotypic Umbelliferae Western Ghats

Abstract

Karnataka (Apiaceae) is a monotypic genus rediscovered after it’s type collection around 175 years from Mudbidri area of Dakshina Kannada (South Canara) district, Karnataka. Detailed morphological description, identity notes and photoplates have been provided based on fresh material collected by authors.

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