Research Article | Published: 01 June 2014

Desmodium scorpiurus (Sw.)Desv. (Leguminosae- Papilionoideae): A new recordfor the Eastern Ghats

M.  Tarakeswara  Naidu, Kolagani  Chandramohan, M. Sankara Rao and P. S. Annamma

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 37 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 183-184 | 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2014-1Z9A44 | Cite this article

Abstract

Desmodium scorpiurus (Sw.) Desv. (Leguminosae-Papilionoideae) is reported for the first time from Eastern Ghats, Andhra Pradesh. Detailed description, photographs and relevant notes are provided.

Keywords

Climbing herb, Triquetrous, Amplexicaul, Glabrous, Tropical America

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Naidu, M.T., Chandramohan, K., Rao, M.S. and Annamma, P.S., 2014. Desmodium scorpiurus (Sw.)Desv. (Leguminosae- Papilionoideae): A new recordfor the Eastern Ghats. Indian Journal of Forestry, 37(2), pp.183-184. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2014-1Z9A44

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Manuscript Published on 01 June 2014

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