Fimbristylis wayanadensis sp. nov., A new species of Cyperaceae section Miliaceae from the southern Western Ghats of India

TitleFimbristylis wayanadensis sp. nov., A new species of Cyperaceae section Miliaceae from the southern Western Ghats of India
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2026
AuthorsSunil C.N., Prabhukumar K.M., Salim P.M., Jithin M.M, Nair S.S.
JournalBrittonia
Date Published03/2026
KeywordsIndia, Kerala, novelty, taxonomy
Abstract

Fimbristylis wayanadensis, a new sedge species from Kerala state of India belonging to Cyperaceae section Miliaceae is described and illustrated with photographs. The paper provides distribution and phenology of the new species, along with comparison chart of its allied species.
URLhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12228-026-09876-z
DOI10.1007/s12228-026-09876-z
Publisher Category: 
MSSRF Staff
Department: 
Bio-diversity