Cyathea nilgirensis holttum: A Little Known Endemic Species on the Verge of Extinction in the Eastern Ghats

Botanical exploration in Ananthagiri hill range revealed the endemic species Cyathea nilgirensis Holttum (Cyatheaceae). Intensive surveys are required in order to establish whether there are any other extant populations exist in other part of Ananthagiri hill range, and the presently known populations require habitat monitoring and continuous protection. A thorough investigation in Ananthagiri hill range revealed the endemic species Cyathea nilgirensis Holttum (Cyatheaceae). Intensive surveys are required to find out the remaining survived populations and the presently known populations require habitat monitoring and continuous protection.