Fimbristylis hirsutifolia

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Fimbristylis hirsutifolia
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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

  1. 1 2 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.
  2. 1 2 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.