Taxonomic and Nomenclatural notes on Claoxylon wightii Hook. f. and its allies (Euphorbiaceae) from Southern Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu, India

Jothi G.J., Sundaresan V. & V.S. Manickam

Published on : 01-Jan-2022

DOI : https://dx.doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2002.12.02.08

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Abstract

Claoxylon wightii Hook. f. and its varieties endemic to Tirunelveli hills were studied. The variety Claoxylon wightii Hook. f. var. hirsutum (Hook. f.) Susila & N.P. Balakr. is raised to its original specific level. Keys, detailed descriptions and illustrations for all taxa and critical notes on their distribution are provided.