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

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
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spelling doaj-9d7263daa3f04a3e99ab4258a752de3b2020-11-24T23:58:10ZengPensoft PublishersPhytoKeys1314-20111314-20032012-01-01809910410.3897/phytokeys.8.21521400Amomum nilgiricum (Zingiberaceae), a new species from Western Ghats, IndiaThomas VPMamiyil SabuPrabhu KumarA 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 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.http://phytokeys.pensoft.net/lib/ajax_srv/article_elements_srv.php?action=download_pdf&item_id=1400
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Amomum nilgiricum (Zingiberaceae), a new species from Western Ghats, India
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title Amomum nilgiricum (Zingiberaceae), a new species from Western Ghats, India
title_short Amomum nilgiricum (Zingiberaceae), a new species from Western Ghats, India
title_full Amomum nilgiricum (Zingiberaceae), a new species from Western Ghats, India
title_fullStr Amomum nilgiricum (Zingiberaceae), a new species from Western Ghats, India
title_full_unstemmed Amomum nilgiricum (Zingiberaceae), a new species from Western Ghats, India
title_sort amomum nilgiricum (zingiberaceae), a new species from western ghats, india
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description 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 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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