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27/10/22 13:20 PM IST

Allmania multiflora

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  • A new species of plant named Allmenia multiflora was discovered on the granite hillocks of Palakkad.
Allmenia Multifora 
  • It is named Allmania multiflora.
  • The species is quite special from both the botanical and conservation points of view.
  • Allmania multiflora is only the second species of this genus identified so far anywhere.
  • It is an annual herb that grows to a height of about 60 cm, erect, with branches arising from the base.
  • The stem is red to violet at the base and green above.
  • Found at heights ranging between 1,000 to 1,250 metres.
  • Shorter tepals and wider gynoecium (parts of the flower), shorter bracts and in the diameter of the seeds are among the characteristics that distinguishes it from Allmania nodiflora.
  • Flowering and fruiting occurs from May to September.
  • Allmania multiflora has been so named for having a higher number of florets within an inflorescence.
  • Given its small population, the researchers have assessed it as Critically Endangered, applying IUCN Red List criteria.
  • It is only the second species of the Allmania genus found in the world.
  • It was christened Allmania multiflora because of the presence of a higher number of florets within an inflorescence. 
  • It is currently found only in a few locations in small numbers. Hence, it was assessed to be a critically endangered species.
  • The species is threatened as it is being exploited by local people as a vegetable along with amaranths.
  • Its native habitats of granite hillocks, which are situated close to human settlements, are threatened because of fire, grazing, quarrying, pollution, etc.
Source- The Hindu 

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