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Issue: Vol. 452 No. 2: 14 July 2020
Type: Article
Published: 2020-07-14
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.452.2.6
Page range: 173–179
Abstract views: 79
PDF downloaded: 3

Revisiting the taxonomy of Ophiorrhiza codyensis and lectotypification of O. pykarensis (Rubiaceae), two endemic taxa of the Western Ghats

Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences, Olavanna, Kozhikode- 673 014, Kerala, India.
Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Thenhipalam, Malappuram- 673 635, Kerala, India.
Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences, Olavanna, Kozhikode- 673 014, Kerala, India.
Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Thenhipalam, Malappuram- 673 635, Kerala, India.
Ophiorrhiza codyensis O. trichocarpon rediscovery typification Eudicots

Abstract

Taxonomic identity and occurrence of Ophiorrhiza codyensis (Rubiaceae), a little known endemic species from the Western Ghats is discussed along with its rediscovery after a gap of 106 years outside from its type locality. Detailed description of the species is provided with colour photographs, ecology and conservation status. In addition, a lectotype is designated for O. pykarensis, another endemic species of the Western Ghats. A new occurrence of O. trichocarpon in the Western Ghats is also discussed.

How to Cite

Hareesh, V.S., Preethamol, S.N., Sabu, M. & Thoppil, J.E. (2020)

Revisiting the taxonomy of Ophiorrhiza codyensis and lectotypification of O. pykarensis (Rubiaceae), two endemic taxa of the Western Ghats

. Phytotaxa 452 (2): 173–179. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.452.2.6