Rediscovery of Pogostemon nilagiricus (Lamiaceae), a steno-endemic and critically endangered aromatic species

Murugan R., Ravikumar K. & C. Livingstone

Published on : 30-Jun-2010

DOI : https://dx.doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2010.20.01.11

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Abstract

Pogostemon nilagiricus Gamble (Lamiaceae) is rediscovered from Nilgiri hills, the type locality, after a gap of 97 years. A detailed description, photograph and note on its taxonomy are provided. Current threat status has also been assessed based on the recent botanical explorations.