March 3, 2026

Two New Additions to the Flora of Amravati District, Maharashtra

Key Points

Heliotropium indicum is identified as a new medicinal weed in the Amravati flora, contributing to local biodiversity.
Physalis pruinosa is also new to the flora, known for its unique fruit development in a papery husk.
These findings enrich the angiospermic flora knowledge in Maharashtra, reflecting ecological diversity.
Understanding these species supports future studies on medicinal plants and their potential uses.

Abstract

AbstractPresent paper deals with the two new plant species added to the Angiospermic flora of Amravati district, Maharashtra state, India along with detail description, phenology and ecology. These two species are: Heliotropium indicum L. belonging to family Boraginaceae and Physalis pruinosa L. belonging to family Solanaceae. Heliotropium indicum is an annual herbaceous medicinal weed, while Physalis pruinosa is a plant species having spreading habit with the fruits developing in papery husk. Both of the species are new to the flora of Amravati district.

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R. Darshan Talhande

Ajinkya K. Borkar

P. Suvarna Patil

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BIOINFOLET - A Quarterly Journal of Life Sciences

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G.S. Science, Arts And Commerce College

Birla Institute of Scientific Research

Wade College

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Two New Additions to the Flora of Amravati District, Maharashtra

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