Extended distribution of Hemisorghum venustum (Thw.) Clayton: A rare grass of Sri Lanka and India in Western Ghats

Abstract

Hemisorghum venustum (Thw.) Clayton, a grass species is known only from Sri Lanka and a single collection from Central Western Ghats. The species with its rare occurrence is of phytogeographical importance. The present paper discusses its collection from Northern Western Ghats, ecology, morphological variations and taxonomic position. Elaborate description and illustrations are provided.