Flora
of Eastern Ghats : Hill Ranges of South East India:Vol. 2. Leguminosae (Fabaceae)/T.
Pullaiah and K. Sri Ramamurthy. New Delhi, Regency, 2001, viii, 387 p.,
plates, $50. ISBN 81-87498-20-X. [To be completed in 6 volumes. We welcome
standing orders for this series.]
Contents: Leguminosae. Enumeration of subfamily: 1. Caesalpiniodeae. 2. Mimosoideae. 3. Papilionoideae (Faboideae). References. Index o subfamilies, genera and species. Index to common names.
"Eastern Ghats, hill ranges of South East India are located between 11 30 and 22 north latitudes and 76 50 and 86 30 east longitudes. They cover an area of about 75,000 sq. km. The vegetation ranges from moist deciduous forests to scrub jungle and grass lands.
"In the present volume a total of 330 species belonging to 74 genera of family Leguminosae have been enumerated. The genera under each subfamily and species under each genus are arranged alphabetically. The nomenclature has been brought up to date. Systematic enumeration includes citation detailed description, distribution, flowering and fruiting period, vernacular name and specimens examined. A total of 181 illustrations and 12 plates of 76 photographs have been given. An index to scientific names and vernacular names has been given at the end." (jacket)