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Issue: Vol. 736 No. 2: 30 Dec. 2025
Type: Article
Published: 2025-12-30
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.736.2.6
Page range: 177-182
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Arisaema nayamakkadense (Araceae, Section: Sinarisaema) a new species from south Western Ghats, India

Department of Botany, Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha 688003, Kerala, India; Research Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Karyavattom P.O., Thiruvananthapuram 695581, Kerala, India
MS Swaminathan Research Foundation, Puthurvayal, Kalpetta, Wayanad 673577, Kerala, India
Kerala new species south Western Ghats Taxonomy Monocots

Abstract

A new species of Arisaema with male, monoecious, and female life forms, A. nayamakkadense from south Western Ghats is described. The taxonomic description, morphological differences to the allied taxa, A. leschenaultii, and colour photographs are provided to facilitate easy identification in the field.

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How to Cite

Mathew, J. & Salim, P.M. (2025) Arisaema nayamakkadense (Araceae, Section: Sinarisaema) a new species from south Western Ghats, India. Phytotaxa 736 (2): 177–182. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.736.2.6