Rottboellia husainii (Poaceae: Andropogoneae), a new grass species from Western Himalaya, India

A new species of Rottboellia (Poaceae), R. husainii is described from Rakh Jargoh village in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The species is closely allied to R. cochinchinensis in possessing similar habit and inflorescence but differs in certain characters, which are discussed below. A detailed description, photographs and taxonomic key are provided for easy identification of the species in India.

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A new species of Rottboellia, R. husainii, was discovered in Rakh Jargoh village in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. This species is closely related to R. cochinchinensis but has certain distinguishing characteristics. Detailed description, photographs, and taxonomic key are provided for easy identification of this species in India.