Research Article | Published: 01 December 2006

Endemism in the Araceae of India

K.  Sasikala, P. Daniel, V. J. Nair and E. Vajravelu

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 29 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 439-442 | 2006
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2006-64Q0UB | Cite this article

Abstract

The family Araceae exhibits high degree of endemism in India. Fifty seven species and eight varieties belonging to 13 genera are endemic to India representing 36% of the total 180. Present study is mostly based on the Indian materials in herbaria. A list of species endemic to various regions in India is included.

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Sasikala, K., Daniel, P., Nair, V.J. and Vajravelu, E., 2006. Endemism in the Araceae of India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 29(4), pp.439-442. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2006-64Q0UB

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