Fimbristylis hirsutifolia
| Fimbristylis hirsutifolia | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Fimbristylis |
| Species: | F. hirsutifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Fimbristylis hirsutifolia Govind. | |
Fimbristylis hirsutifolia is a critically endangered species of fimbry found only in India. It is endemic to the Malappuram district of the state of Kerala.[1][2] This species was named due to hairs (hirsute) present on the leaves of the plant. [2]
References
- ^ a b Kumar, B. (2011). "Fimbristylis hirsutifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T177315A7412072. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T177315A7412072.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ a b GOVINDARAJALU, E (1990). "Cyperaceae Indiae Australis Precursores ~Nova species in Fimbristyle(L.) Vahl and their vegetative anatomy". Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences. 100 (1): 77–84.