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Issue: Vol. 730 No. 2: 19 Nov. 2025
Type: Article
Published: 2025-11-19
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.730.2.7
Page range: 199-207
Abstract views: 229
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Lagenandra pradeepiana, a new species of aroid from Western Ghats, India

KSCSTE-Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences, Near GA College, Kozhikode, IN-673 014, Kerala, India
KSCSTE-Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences, Near GA College, Kozhikode, IN-673 014, Kerala, India
Post Graduate Department of Botany, Payyanur College, Edat P.O., Kannur, IN-670 327, Kerala, India
DST-FIST Research Department of Botany, S.N.M. College, Maliankara, Ernakulam, IN-683 516, Kerala, India
Araceae endemic species Kerala Lagenandra Wayanad Western Ghats Monocots

Abstract

Lagenandra pradeepiana, a new species of Araceae from Kerala, India is described and illustrated in photographs. It is closely allied to L. ovata, which shares characteristics such as scarce fibrous roots and a semi-circular petiole. However, it differs primarily in having a significantly long peduncle, distinct colour zones in the spathe, and a spadix with a well-developed, tapering appendix. The species also resembles L. toxicaria var. barnesii in its oblique leaf base and tapering spadix appendage but differs in having leaves with scalloped margins, a longer peduncle, and more ovules without placental hairs. A detailed morphological comparison with allied taxa and information on its distribution and conservation status are provided. The species has been classified as Critically Endangered according to the IUCN Red List, specifically under Criterion CR B1ab (ii, iii, iv, v) +2ab (ii, iii, iv, v).

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How to Cite

Pushkaran, P., Venugopal, M., Narayanan, M.K.R. & Sunil, C.N. (2025) Lagenandra pradeepiana, a new species of aroid from Western Ghats, India. Phytotaxa 730 (2): 199–207. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.730.2.7