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Rotala malampuzhensis

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Rotala malampuzhensis
Rotala malampuzhensis, near Neeliyarkottam
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Lythraceae
Genus: Rotala
Species:
R. malampuzhensis
Binomial name
Rotala malampuzhensis
R.V.Nair ex C.D.K.Cook

Rotala malampuzhensis is a terrestrial annual gregarious herb.[2] It is endemic to the Western Ghats.

Description

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The stems are many branched, creeping and rooting below. Leaves are narrow, sessile, oppositely arranged alternately at right angles, microscopically truncate at apex. The flowers and fruits are solitary, sessile and crimson color.[1][3][4]

Distribution and habitat

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In Kerala this plant is common in Alappuzha, Kozhikkode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Kottayam, and Kannur districts in moist areas.

References

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  1. ^ a b Watve, A. (2011). "Rotala malampuzhensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T177218A7392411. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T177218A7392411.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Malampurha Rotala". www.flowersofindia.net. Archived from the original on 2018-07-31.
  3. ^ "Rotala malampuzhensis - Malampurha Rotala". Flowersofindia.net. Retrieved 2018-07-31.
  4. ^ "Rotala malampuzhensis R.V. Nair ex C.D.K. Cook | Species | India Biodiversity Portal". Indiabiodiversity.org. Retrieved 2018-07-31.