Notes on the identity and taxonomic status of three endemic species in Hedyotis L. (Rubiaceae) from South Western Ghats, India

Authors

  • Perumal Murugan Botanical Survey of India, Southern Regional Centre, TNAU campus, Coimbatore-641 003, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Bannari Karthik Botanical Survey of India, Southern Regional Centre, TNAU campus, Coimbatore-641 003, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Maruthakkutty Murugesan Botanical Survey of India, Southern Regional Centre, TNAU campus, Coimbatore-641 003, Tamil Nadu, Indiaa
  • Chidambaram Murugan Botanical Survey of India, CGO Complex, Salt Lake, Kolkata -700064, West Bengal, India.

Keywords:

Endemic, Hedyotis, Reinstatement, Western Ghats.

Abstract

The article deals with the correct identity and taxonomic status of three endemic species of the genus Hedyotis L. namely H. leschenaultiana DC., H. sisaparensis Gage and H. wynaadensis (Gamble) R.S.Rao& Hemadri. These three species are discussed with a brief description, phenological data, taxonomic notes, colour photographs and distribution map. Besides, the species status of Hedyotis sisaparensis Gage and H. wynaadensis (Gamble) R.S.Rao& Hemadri are reinstated.

Published

2023-09-30

How to Cite

Murugan, P., Karthik, B., Murugesan, M., & Murugan, C. (2023). Notes on the identity and taxonomic status of three endemic species in Hedyotis L. (Rubiaceae) from South Western Ghats, India. The Journal of the Indian Botanical Society, 103(03), 203–208. Retrieved from https://jibs.mripub.com/index.php/JIBS/article/view/204

Issue

Vol. 103 No. 03 (2023): Journal of Indian Botanical Society

Section

Articles