Emilia reddyi
Appearance
Emilia reddyi | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Genus: | Emilia |
Species: | E. reddyi
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Binomial name | |
Emilia reddyi Satish & J.Prak.Rao[1]
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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
[edit]Critically Endangered (CR B1 a+ B2 a).[1]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ "New plant species found in Eastern Ghats". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- ^ "Emilia reddyi • A New Species of Emilia Cass. (Asteraceae) from the Eastern Ghats of India". Novataxa. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- ^ "Species and flower named Emilia reddyi to honour NRSC scientist C. Sudhakar Reddy". Ad-hoc News. Retrieved 15 October 2017.