A review on genus Calligonum L. (Polygonaceae) from India and report Calligonum crinitum an addition for Flora of India

Abstract

Genus Calligonum is represented by only two species from Rajasthan, India belonging to family Polygonaceae and Calligonum crinitum Boiss. is reported here for the first time from India on the basis of a recent collection from Indian desert (Rajasthan) and the same is reported here for its extended distribution from Pakistan to India. This paper deals with review on all three species with a brief taxonomic description along with photo illustration given for their easier identification.

Keywords

• Calligonum crinitum
• Extended distribution
• India
• New record