Achyranthes coynei Santapau, 1949 (Amaranthaceae) - an addition to the flora of Karnataka, India

Achyranthes coynei Santapau, 1949 (Amaranthaceae) - an addition to the flora of Karnataka, India

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Achyranthes coynei Santapau (Amaranthaceae) is a rare species from India and was identified endemic to Maharashtra state.It was first Nasal Cleanser reported by Santapau in 1949 from Khandala, Maharashtra.Profusely branched shrubby habit (3.

0-3.5 m tall), first erect, later patent, finally deflexed nature of flowers on the inflorescence, opened flowers spreading up to 2.0cm in diameter and its rosy-purplish colour are the key feature which differentiate this from other species of Achyranthes.

The taxon has been reported from 3 new localities from Belgaum district.The present investigation reports General the extended distribution of A.coynei to Karnataka State.