Rediscovery of an endemic and rare Premna paucinervis (Verbenaceae) from the Western Ghats after a century

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Published: 30.06.2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2013.23.01.03
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Premna paucinervis, Rediscovery, Southern Western Ghats, Verbenaceae

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A. J. Robi
Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), Peechi – 680 653, Thrissur, Kerala, India.
Jomy Augustine
Department of Botany, St. Thomas College, Pala – 686 574, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
N. Sasidharan
Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), Peechi – 680 653, Thrissur, Kerala, India
P. S. Udayan
Research Centre and P.G. Department of Botany, Sree Krishna College, Ariyannur P.O., Guruvayur, Thrissur, Kerala – 680 102, India.

Abstract

Premna paucinervis (C.B. Clarke) Gamble is endemic to the Southern Western Ghats. It has been rediscovered after type collection from the Wagamon hills along the Western Ghats of Kerala after a lapse of 140 years and describing the hitherto unknown fruits. A detailed taxonomic description and color photographs of the species are provided.

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Vol. 23 No. 1 (2013): Rheedea

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Robi, A. J., Augustine, J., Sasidharan, N., & Udayan, P. S. (2013). Rediscovery of an endemic and rare Premna paucinervis (Verbenaceae) from the Western Ghats after a century. Rheedea, 23(1), 10-12. https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2013.23.01.03

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