Anaphalis sahyadrica
Species of flowering plant
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Anaphalis sahyadrica is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is endemic to the northern Western Ghats of India, first described in 2026.[1]
| Anaphalis sahyadrica | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Anaphalis |
| Species: | A. sahyadrica |
| Binomial name | |
| Anaphalis sahyadrica S.Remya, K.M.P.Kumar & Maya | |
It found in high altitude grassland and rocky plateau habitats, from 2,100 to 3,000 m (6,900 to 9,800 ft).[2][3]
The name sahyadrica refers to Sahayadri, the local name for the Western Ghats in Malayalam.[1]
Description
It is recognized by its woolly leaves and small flower clusters, which are typical of the genus. The species diverges from its closely related relatives through a mixture of vegetative and floral traits.[3]