Ipomoea laxiflora H.J. Chowdhery & Debta (Convolvulaceae): new records for the Western Ghats and semiarid regions

Abstract

Ipomoea laxiflora, a species usually found in northern India and Deccan peninsula was collected from Ahwa of Dangs district (Western Ghats) and Lafni & Munjka villages of Rajkot district (semiarid region) of Gujarat state for the first time. A detailed description, distribution, conservation status, and photographs are provided to facilitate the identity of I. laxiflora in the field.