Research Article | Published: 20 March 2019

Sesamum radiatum Thonn. ex Hornem. (Pedaliaceae): addition to the flora of Tamil Nadu with taxonomic notes

Krishnachandran Sampath Kumar, Kathiresan K. and Arumugum S.

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 42 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 43-48 | 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2019-90987K | Cite this article

Abstract

The introduction, occurrence and distribution of wild populations of Sesamum radiatum Thonn. ex Hornem. in India along with taxonomic notes on the nomenclature and identification of the species have been discussed in detail. The earlier reports of the taxon from Eastern & Western Ghats and elsewhere due to errors in identifications clarified and a field key furnished to facilitate the correct identity. Color photographs of the plant parts are also provided for easy field identification. The present collection from the West Coast of Kanniyakumari district forms an addition to the flora of Tamil Nadu and to the strand flora of India as well.

Keywords

Sesamum radiatum, India, Tamil Nadu, West Coast, Phytogeography, Taxonomy

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Sampath Kumar, K., K., K. and S., A., 2019. Sesamum radiatum Thonn. ex Hornem. (Pedaliaceae): addition to the flora of Tamil Nadu with taxonomic notes. Indian Journal of Forestry, 42(1), pp.43-48. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2019-90987K

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