ARACHIS PINTOI KRAPOV. & W.C. GREG. (FABACEAE): A NEW ADDITION TO THE FLORA OF ODISHA

Abstract

Arachis pintoi Krapov. & W.C. finds its extended phyto-geographical distribution in the state of Odisha. The plant was collected from the Dumduma area of Bhubaneswar of Khordha district. After reviewing its distribution through flora and available literatures, the species is found to be a new one to the Flora of Odisha. A detailed description with photographs, distribution, occurrence and phenology of the taxon are provided for easy identification.