Research Article | Published: 15 January 2022

Jointed Buttonweed (Spermacoce articularis - Rubiaceae): Addition to the flora of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India-V

Mudavath Chennakesavulu Naik, Malisetty Vishnu Priya, Lal Ji Singh and Noorunnisa Begum

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 44 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 65-67 | 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-WOX468 | Cite this article

Abstract

Spermacoce articularis Linnaeus f., commonly known as jointed buttonwood is reported as a new addition to the flora of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Brief descriptions, images and notes on geographical distribution are provided.

Keywords

Grasslands, Havelock Island, Littoral, Radhanagar Beach, State New Reports

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Naik, M.C., Priya, M.V., Singh, L.J. and Begum, N., 2021. Jointed Buttonweed (Spermacoce articularis - Rubiaceae): Addition to the flora of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India-V. Indian Journal of Forestry, 44(2), pp.65-67. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2022-WOX468

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 16 December 2021

Manuscript Revised on 29 December 2021

Manuscript Accepted on 31 December 2021

Manuscript Published on 15 January 2022

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