Fimbristylis hirsutifolia | |
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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]