Abstract
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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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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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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