Emilia reddyi
Emilia reddyi is a herbaceous plant species belonging to the family of Asteraceae found from Eastern Ghats, India.[2][3]
| 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 |
| Binomial name | |
| Emilia reddyi Satish & J.Prak.Rao[1] | |
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
Critically Endangered (CR B1 a+ B2 a).[1]
References
- 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.
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