On the occurrence of ‘African Teak’, Milicia excelsa (Moraceae) in India

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Published: 30.12.2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2018.28.2.24
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Ex-situ conservation, India, Kerala, New Report

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T. Sabu
Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695 562, India
R. Raj Vikraman
Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695 562, India.
P. S. Shameer
Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695 562, India
N. Mohanan
Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695 562, India

Abstract

The occurrence of Milicia excelsa (Welw.) C.C. Berg (Moraceae), commonly known as ‘African Teak’ is reported from India. Three trees (approximately 70 years old) were found in the forest plantation area of Alimukku, Punalur Forest Division, Kollam district, Kerala state. Detailed description, illustration and photographs are provided

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Vol. 28 No. 2 (2018): Rheedea

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Sabu, T., Vikraman, R. R., Shameer, P. S., & Mohanan, N. (2018). On the occurrence of ‘African Teak’, Milicia excelsa (Moraceae) in India. Rheedea, 28(2), 114-117. https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2018.28.2.24
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