Taxonomic reinstatement of an endemic Hygrophila (Acanthaceae) subsequent to its rediscovery after 180 years from India

Sunojkumar P. & M.G. Prasad

Published on : 30-Jun-2014

DOI : https://dx.doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2014.24.01.03

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Abstract

Hygrophila balsamica var. thymus (Nees) Karthik. & Moorthy has been rediscovered after a span of 180 years from Tirunelveli, South India. Due to the unique character combination, its species status is reinstated and therefore a new combination, H. thymus (Nees) Sunojk. & M.G. Prasad is proposed.