Taxonomic Studies of the Genus Eragrostis Wolf (Poaceae: Chloridoideae) in Telangana-with New Additions

Eragrostis Wolf is a highly variable genus in the grass family Poaceae (subfamily Chloridoideae). A taxonomic study of twenty-five species of the genus Eragrostis in Telangana state is here presented. The study was carried out based on fresh collections from various localities of the state and herbarium specimens housed in different herbaria. The results revealed the report of seven species, of these three species namely E. maderaspatana Bor, E. nigra Nees ex Steud. and E. zeylanica Nees & Mey are reported here as additions to the flora of Telangana state, remaining four species already reported by the authors. Key for identifying the species cited for Telangana state, phenology, habitat, local, national distribution, specimens examined, notes, and photographs are provided for easy identification.