Research Article | Published: 01 December 2005

On the distribution and status of Scleria sumatrensis Retz. (Cyperaceae), in India

Sangita Dey and Parigi Venkateswara Prasanna

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 12 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 231-233 | 2005
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2005-48489P | Cite this article

Abstract

Scleria sumatrensis Retz. (Cyperaceae), collected from different regions of India during 19th Century is reported to be endangered/extinct in recent publications. However, recent collections of this species from coastal Districts of Kerala along with its present collection from Tropical Botanical Garden and Research Institute campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala reveals that it is quite common in this Southernmost State of India and belies the theory of being ‘extinct’. A detailed description of the sedge along with the distribution and illustration is provided to facilitate easy identification.

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Dey, S. and Prasanna, P., 2005. On the distribution and status of Scleria sumatrensis Retz. (Cyperaceae), in India. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 12(4), pp.231-233. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2005-48489P

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2005

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