Grasses of Periyar Tiger Reserve

Jomy Augustine; N. Sasidharan; A. K. Bhardwaj; K. P. Rajesh

doi:10.36808/if/1998/v124i10/5773

Grasses of Periyar Tiger Reserve

Authors

Jomy Augustine
N. Sasidharan
A. K. Bhardwaj
K. P. Rajesh

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https://doi.org/10.36808/if/1998/v124i10/5773

Abstract

Periyar Tiger Reserve is known for its rich fauna, particularly larger mammals. Grasses form an important food resource for the wild animals. During the studies on the flora of the Periyar Tiger Reserve, 163 species of grasses belonging to 74 genera were collected including seven species which have not been recorded earlier from Kerala. The species are listed in the alphabetical order. The nomenclature is made up to date. Important synonyms are also provided. Analysis with respect to endemism and rarity is also given.

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Jomy Augustine

N. Sasidharan

A. K. Bhardwaj

K. P. Rajesh

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Published

1998-10-01

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Augustine, J., Sasidharan, N., Bhardwaj, A. K., & Rajesh, K. P. (1998). Grasses of Periyar Tiger Reserve. Indian Forester, 124(10), 861–866. https://doi.org/10.36808/if/1998/v124i10/5773

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Volume 124, Issue 10, October 1998

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