Two taxa, viz., Caralluma adscendens var. bicolor (V.S.Ramach., S.Joseph, H.A.John & Sofiya) Karupp., Ugraiah & Pull. (Apocynaceae) and Distimake quinatus (R.Br.) A.R.Simões & Staples (Convolvulaceae) are reported here as additions to the flora of Andhra Pradesh, India. Detailed description and photo plate is provided for easy identification.
Apocynaceae, Convolvulaceae, Eastern Ghats, Flora, New records, Survey
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Ranjana, J., Nethaji, K., Susmitha, G., Ranjithkumar, P., Varshini, G. and Rasingam, L., 2022. Caralluma adscendens var. bicolor and Distimake quinatus - New additions to the flora of Andhra Pradesh, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 45(3), pp.179-181. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2023-0PN8HC
Manuscript Received on 19 January 2023
Manuscript Revised on 16 February 2023
Manuscript Accepted on 22 February 2023
Manuscript Published on 10 March 2023
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