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Issue: Vol. 734 No. 1: 16 Dec. 2025
Type: Article
Published: 2025-12-16
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.734.1.10
Page range: 114-120
Abstract views: 48
PDF downloaded: 5

Pogostemon anamudicum (Lamiaceae): A new species from Sky Island of Kerala, India

Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, Thrissur–680653, Kerala, India
Department of Botany, Bishop Abraham Memorial College, Thuruthicad, Pathanamthitta–689597, Kerala, India
Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, Thrissur–680653, Kerala, India
Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, Thrissur–680653, Kerala, India
Eravikulam Lamiaceae New species Pogostemon Southern Western Ghats Eudicots Taxonomy

Abstract

Pogostemon anamudicum, a new species from Anamudi hills, Idukki district, Kerala is described and illustrated. The species show similarities with Pogostemon raghavendranii, but is unique in the shape and size of stem, leaves, bracts, sepals, petals and ovary. A detailed description, accompanied by diagnostic characters that distinguish closely related species, along with color photographs is provided.

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How to Cite

Ravichandran, K., Jose, R.A., Melakath, S. & Sujanapal, P. (2025) Pogostemon anamudicum (Lamiaceae): A new species from Sky Island of Kerala, India. Phytotaxa 734 (1): 114–120. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.734.1.10