My New Publication of Research Article. Title: Extended distribution of endemic species Caralluma diffusa (Wight) N.E. Br. (Asclepiadaceae) in Tamil Nadu, India. Authors : Parthipan, M. and A. Rajendran Caralluma diffusa (Wight) N.E. Br. so far known to occur only in Coimbatore district. Occurrence in Nilgiris of the Western Ghats and Yercaud Hills of the Eastern Ghats form an additional / extended distribution in Tamil Nadu. A detailed description and its diversified habitats are provided. A thorough scrutiny of literature revealed that this species was hitherto unrecorded from the Western Ghats of Nilgiri and the Yercaud hills, Dharmapuri and Namakkal districts of the Eastern Ghats as well. Hence, it is reported here as an extended distribution in Tamil Nadu. The sap of the young stem taken internally for purification of blood as well as for treatment of obesity by the local people. The young shoots are gently heated and used as vegetable. The endemism is prone to change when more and more botanical explorations are undertaken and additional knowledge on the distribution of species are gathered of local / regional level. Am Dedicate to all Flora Lovers… Available in online : zoosprint.org/ZooPrintMagazine/2014/September/23-25.pdf Acknowledgement: I take this chance to express my deep sense of appreciativeness and sincere thanks to Dr. A. Rajendran, Professor in Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore for effectual guidance, criticism and whole hearted encouragement throughout the tenure of the study. I sincerely present my deepest cheerful and thankful to my lovable family. I extend my sincere thanks to Murugan, M. Praveenraj, S.Balaji, P.Nithya, Mogana Priya, A.Karthic and Dhinesh for their encouragement.
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