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Rediscovery of Impatiens brevicornis L. (Balsaminaceae), a less known species of Western Ghats, India

Abstract

Impatiens brevicornis (Barnes) Bhaskar (Balsaminaceae), a localised endemic species of southern Western Ghats has been rediscovered from Chinnar forest regions of Idukki district. A taxonomic treatment, distribution, ecology and phenology of the species are provided along with a colour photograph for the first time.

Keywords

Balsaminaceae, Impatiens brevicornis, Rediscovery, Western Ghats.

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Author Biography

K. M. Prabhukumar

Senior Scientist & HeadPlant Systematics & Genetic Resources Division

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