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Amomum nilgiricum (Zingiberaceae), a new species from Western Ghats, India
V P Thomas1, M Sabu, K M Prabhu Kumar
1Department of Botany, University of Calicut, P. O. Calicut University 673 635, Kerala, India.
Abstract:
A new species of Amomum Roxb. from Western Ghats of Kerala is illustrated and described. Amomum nilgiricum VP.Thomas & M.Sabu, sp. nov. shows similarity with Amomum masticatorium Thwaites in having long drying ligule with an acuminate apex, pubescent anther and echinate capsules, but differs in clump forming habit with non-stoloniferous rhizomes, tomentose lamina beneath, long corolla tube, obovate to rhomboid labellum with clefted apex and without any colour design, emarginate anther crest and reduced staminodes. Detailed description, illustration, photographs, conservation status, and distributional details are provided.
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