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Emilia reddyi

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Emilia reddyi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Emilia
Species:
E. reddyi
Binomial name
Emilia reddyi
Satish & J.Prak.Rao[1]

Emilia reddyi is a herbaceous plant species belonging to the family of Asteraceae found from Eastern Ghats, India.[2][3]

Emilia reddyi is named in honor of NRSC scientist Dr. C. Sudhakar Reddy for his significant contribution to the field of plant taxonomy and biodiversity conservation in the country.[4]

Conservation status

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Critically Endangered (CR B1 a+ B2 a).[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Satish, Koppineedi Veera; Rao, Jonnakuti Prakasa (2017). "A new species of Emilia Cass. (Asteraceae) from the Eastern Ghats of India with notes on ecosystem evaluation and conservation status". Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity. 10 (1): 104–11. doi:10.1016/j.japb.2016.10.003.
  2. ^ "New plant species found in Eastern Ghats". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
  3. ^ "Emilia reddyi • A New Species of Emilia Cass. (Asteraceae) from the Eastern Ghats of India". Novataxa. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
  4. ^ "Species and flower named Emilia reddyi to honour NRSC scientist C. Sudhakar Reddy". Ad-hoc News. Retrieved 15 October 2017.