Amomum nilgiricum (Zingiberaceae), a new species from Western Ghats, India

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 A. masticatorium Thwaites inlong drying ligule with an acuminate apex, pubescent anther and echinate capsules, but differs in clump fo...

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Main Authors: Thomas VP, Mamiyil Sabu, Prabhu Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2012-01-01
Series:PhytoKeys
Online Access:http://phytokeys.pensoft.net/lib/ajax_srv/article_elements_srv.php?action=download_pdf&item_id=1400