Iphigenia ratnagirica
| Iphigenia ratnagirica | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Colchicaceae |
| Genus: | Iphigenia |
| Species: | I. ratnagirica |
| Binomial name | |
| Iphigenia ratnagirica S.M.Almeida & M.R.Almeida | |
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Iphigenia ratnagirica is a small herb, endemic to the northern Western Ghats region of India. It is a tuberous geophyte in the family Colchicaceae.[2][1][3]
Distribution
Iphigenia ratnagirica is only known from the lateritic plateaus of Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India. It grows on open rocky areas at elevations of 50–200 m (160–660 ft).[1]
Conservation
Iphigenia ratnagirica is listed as endangered on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature's Red List. It is threatened by trampling, quarrying, developments, grazing, and invasive plants.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Patil, A.; Watve, A. (2022). "Iphigenia ratnagirica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022 e.T191675230A191678437. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T191675230A191678437.en. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
- 1 2 "Iphigenia ratnagirica S.M.Almeida & M.R.Almeida". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
- ↑ Yadav, S. R.; Singh, N. P.; Mathew, B. (1993). "A New Species of Camptorrhiza (Colchicaceae) from India". Kew Bulletin. 48 (4): 735. doi:10.2307/4118851. ISSN 0075-5974.