A. Madhusudhana Reddy , Sanjeeva Nayaka , P. Chandramati Shankar , S. Rajagopal Reddy , B. Ravi Prasad Rao

Abstract

The present communication reports 12 new lichen species for the first time from the state of Andhra Pradesh. Many of them were foliose lichens while Chrysothrix chlorina, Diorygma junghuhnii and Hafellia curatellae are the only crustose forms. A brief description of the species and their distribution in India are provided for all the taxa. The checklist of 43 lichens so far reported from Andhra Pradesh is also provided. The study clearly indicates the enormous scope for lichenological investigations in the state and could act as baseline for future biomonitoring, bioprospection and biodiversity studies.

Keywords

Lichen Flora, Eastern Ghats, Horsley Hills, Biodiversity, Conservation

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B. Ravi Prasad Rao , A. Madhusudhana Reddy

Abstract

Two grass species Panicum sparsicomum Nees ex. Steudel, an endemic to India-Sri Lanka and Themeda mooneyi Bor, an endemic to Peninsular India collected from North-Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh form the new distributional records for the state of Andhra Pradesh. Complete descriptions, critical Dotes and illustrations are provided for individual taxa.

Keywords

Grasses, Panicum Sparsicomum, Themeda Mooneyi, Endemics, New Records.

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