Eriocaulon lanceolatum var. bhatkalense var. Nov. (Eriocaulaceae)- A New Variety From The Western Ghats, India

Author(s): K. Rashmi, G. Krishnakumar

Abstract

A new variety of Eriocaulon is described and illustrated from the low altitude monsoon vegetation of the Western Ghat region of Karnataka, India. This vareity is distinct in the obovate leaves, 2 or 3 male flower sepals, presence of glands at the tip of petals.