Rediscovery of Memecylon sisparense Gamble (Melastomataceae) and Swertia beddomei C. B. Clarke (Gentianaceae)

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Published: 31.03.2007
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2007.17.1-2.08
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Memecylon sisparense, Swertia beddomei, Rediscovery, Velliangiri hills, Tamil Nadu

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M. Murugesan
P.G. and Research Department of Botany, Kongunadu Arts and Science College Coimbatore 641 029, Tamil Nadu, India.
V. Balasubramaniam
P.G. and Research Department of Botany, Kongunadu Arts and Science College Coimbatore 641 029, Tamil Nadu, India.
S. Paulsamy
P.G. and Research Department of Botany, Kongunadu Arts and Science College Coimbatore 641 029, Tamil Nadu, India.

Abstract

Memecylon sisparense Gamble and Swertia beddomei C.B. Clarke were rediscovered from the Velliangiri hills of the Western Ghats in Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu after 122 years and 135 years respectively of the type collections. They are new additions to the flora of Coimbatore district. Detailed descriptions are provided. 

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Vol. 17 No. 1&2 (2007): Rheedea

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Murugesan, M., Balasubramaniam, V., & Paulsamy, S. (2007). Rediscovery of Memecylon sisparense Gamble (Melastomataceae) and Swertia beddomei C. B. Clarke (Gentianaceae). Rheedea, 17(1&2), 33-34. https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2007.17.1-2.08

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