2 new species of pipeworts with medicinal benefits discovered in Western Ghats

Scientists from Pune institute have discovered two new species of pipeworts in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra and Karnataka, the Department of Science and Technology said. The new species belong to a plant group known for their varied medicinal properties. The one found in Maharashtra was named Eriocaulon parvicephalum and the one found in Karnataka was named Eriocaulon karaavalense.