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Pentatropis R.Br. ex Wight & Arn. (Apocynaceae), a new generic record for Kerala, India

Authors

  • V. Ambika Department of Botany, Government Victoria College (University of Calicut), Palakkad, Kerala, India.
  • Jose Sojan Department of Botany, Government College, Chittur (University of Calicut), Palakkad, Kerala, India.
  • V. Suresh Department of Botany, Government Victoria College (University of Calicut), Palakkad, Kerala, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.7061.13.14.20292-20294

Keywords:

Pentatropis capensis, Palakkad Gap, Sentinel species, Kerala, India.

Abstract

Pentatropis capensis (L. f.) Bullock. is being reported for the first time from the state of Kerala, India. The extended distribution is discussed with notes on ecology.

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