Cyperus coonoorensis (Cyperaceae), a new species from the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, India

A. R. Viji; A. G. Pandurangan; S. Deepu; G. C. Tucker

doi:10.11646/phytotaxa.203.2.7

Issue: Vol. 203 No. 2: 23 March 2015

Type: Article

Published: 2015-03-23

DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.203.2.7

Page range: 178–184

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Cyperus coonoorensis (Cyperaceae), a new species from the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, India

A. R. Viji⁺⁻
A. G. Pandurangan⁺⁻
S. Deepu⁺⁻
G. C. Tucker⁺⁻

Plant Systematics and Evolutionary Science Division, Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695 562, India

Dept. of Biological Sciences, Eastern Illinois University, 600 Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL 61920 U.S.A

Identification key Tamil Nadu Taxonomy Western Ghats

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Abstract

Cyperus coonoorensis sp. nov. (Cyperaceae) is described and illustrated as a new species from Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Western Ghats, India. A member of sect. Diffusi, the new species distinctly differs from related species, C. diffusus, by its long and stout rhizome, large inflorescence and number of florets and spikelets. A detailed description, phenology, illustration, colour plates, distribution and relevant notes are provided. A key to the sect. Diffusi in South Asia is also provided.