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Notes on the Identity and Distribution of Caralluma diffusa (Apocynaceae) in Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha

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Caralluma diffusa (Wight) N. E. Br., so far known from Kerala and Tamil Nadu, is reported from two hill ranges in Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Detailed description, photographs, keys and notes on its distribution is provided here.

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Acknowledgements

The authors are grateful to the Director, Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata and Dr. P. Venu, Former Head, Botanical Survey of India, Deccan Regional Centre, Hyderabad for facilities and encouragements. Authors are thankful to Dr. Peter Bryuns, Bolus Herbarium, University of Cape Town, South Africa for valuable comments. The authors are also thankful to Forest Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh and Government of Odisha for giving the necessary permission to undertake floristic survey.

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  1. Western Regional Centre, Botanical Survey of India, Pune, 411 001, India

    Alok R. Chorghe

  2. Deccan Regional Centre, Botanical Survey of India, Hyderabad, 500 048, India

    K. Prasad & L. Rasingam

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Chorghe, A.R., Prasad, K. & Rasingam, L. Notes on the Identity and Distribution of Caralluma diffusa (Apocynaceae) in Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Natl. Acad. Sci. Lett. 41, 407–410 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40009-018-0681-7

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