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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Vernonieae Cass. (Asteraceae) in South Gujarat
Authors
Jaydeep J Sharma*, Padamnbahi S Nagar
Abstract
The tribe Vernonieae (Asteraceae) represents a taxonomically complex
and predominantly pantropical group characterized by distinct floral and
reproductive features. The present study provides a comprehensive account of
Vernonieae in South Gujarat based on extensive field surveys conducted between
2019 and 2025. A total of six species belonging to six genera, namely Acilepis
divergens, Baccharoides anthelmintica, Centratherum punctatum,
Cyanthillium cinereum, Elephantopus scaber, and Phyllocephalum
microcephalum, were documented. Earlier floristic reports recorded seven
species under five genera from the region; however, the present investigation
did not encounter Adenoon indicum and Phyllocephalum phyllolaenum
from their previously reported localities. Their absence may be attributed to
habitat alteration, local extinction, or insufficient recent collections.
Furthermore, the possibility of misidentification of P. phyllolaenum,
particularly with Centratherum punctatum, cannot be ruled out. The study
highlights the need for critical taxonomic reassessment and updated regional
treatments to resolve such ambiguities. Overall, the findings contribute to a
refined understanding of the diversity and distribution of Vernonieae in South
Gujarat and provide a baseline for future floristic and systematic studies.
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Pages:67-70
How to cite this article:
Jaydeep J Sharma*, Padamnbahi S Nagar "Vernonieae Cass. (Asteraceae) in South Gujarat". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 67-70
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