New Plant Species Found in Western Ghats

A discovery of new plant species have been reported in Ponmudi, Western Ghats by researchers.

Findings

  • It has been classified as a sedge and the grass-like plant has been named Fimbristylis Agasthyamalaensis.
  • The new species belongs to the Cyperaceae family. In India, the genus is represented by 122 species, of which 87 are reported from the Western Ghats.
  • Many of the known Cyperaceae species are medicinal plants or used as fodder.
  • A preliminary conservation assessment of the plant as ‘critically endangered has been recommended by the authors, according to IUCN criteria. According to the report, the species is highly prone to ....
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