A Stylosanthes fruticosa (Retz.) Alston (Fabaceae), hitherto not recorded is reported for the first time for Uttar Pradesh from Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary, Chitrakoot. A brief description alongwith other details and photographs are provided to facilitate its identification in field.
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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2012
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