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Volume 51, December 2009

Articles

Notes on Medinilla Gaudich. (Melastomataceae) from Great Nicobar Island, India

https://doi.org/10.20324/nelumbo/v51/2009/58062

Published 2009-12-07

  • J. Jayanthi
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  • K. Karthigeyan
    • ,
  • R. Sumathi
    • ,
  • P. G. Diwakar

J. Jayanthi
Botanical Survey of India, Andaman & Nicobar Regional Centre, Port Blair 744 102

K. Karthigeyan
Botanical Survey of India, Andaman & Nicobar Regional Centre, Port Blair 744 102

R. Sumathi
Botanical Survey of India, Andaman & Nicobar Regional Centre, Port Blair 744 102

P. G. Diwakar
Botanical Survey of India, Western Regional Centre, Pune 411 001

Abstract

A new species viz. Medinilla balakrishnanii, allied to M. coriacea Merr., is described. Medinilla speciosa (Reinw. ex Blume) Blume is reported for the first time as an addition to the Flora of India. Detailed descriptions, ecological notes with illustration are provided.

Keywords

New Species, New Record, Great Nicobar Island, India.

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