Eriocaulon ratnagiricum

Eriocaulon ratnagiricum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Eriocaulaceae
Genus: Eriocaulon
Species: E. ratnagiricum
Binomial name
Eriocaulon ratnagiricum
S.R.Yadav, S.P.Gaikwad & Sardesai

Eriocaulon ratnagiricum is a critically endangered monocotyledonous plant only recorded near Ratnagiri in the state of Maharashtra, India.[1][2] It is a small annual which grows on the edges of temporary pools on lateritic plateaus.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Watve, A. (2010). "Eriocaulon ratnagiricum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  2. "World Checklist of Selected Plant Families". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
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