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Rediscovery of Strobilanthes hallbergii Blatt. (Acanthaceae), an endemic species after a century from Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India.

https://doi.org/10.63589/pt.1.1.2022.22-27

 

C.S. Purohit1, Ramesh Kumar* and R.N. Kulloli2
1Botanical Survey of India, Andaman & Nicobar Regional Centre, Portblair-744102
*Botanical Survey of India, Northern Regional Circle, Dehradun Pin-248195
2Arid Forest Research Institute, Jodhpur, Rajasthan-342014, India

 

Email: rkpaliwal@yahoo.com

 

Abstract : Strobilanthes hallbergii Blatt., an endemic species of Rajasthan is reported from Mount Abu, Sirohi. This paper deals with rediscovery and collection of S. hallbergii after a century from its type locality. Correct identification, description and photo plates are provided here for easy identification.

 

Keywords : Rediscovery, Strobilanthes hallbergii, Mount Abu, Rajasthan.

 

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