Notes on the extended distribution of two threatened species of Strobilanthes Blume (Acanthaceae) in Kerala, India

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E.J. Josekutty
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1934-1505
P. Biju
http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3144-3034
Jomy Augustine
http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3891-0758

Abstract

The extended distributional record of two threatened species of Strobilanthes namely S. canarica and S. campanulata in Kerala is provided.  They exhibit narrow range of habitats in Western Ghats with highly restricted distribution.  Notes on taxonomy, phenology, distribution and conservation status are also given.

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E.J. Josekutty, Department of Botany, Govt. Brennen College, Thalassery, Kerala 670106, India & Department of Botany, Saint Thomas College, Pala, Kottayam, Kerala 686574, India

Assistant Professor in Botany

P. Biju, Department of Botany, Government College, Kasaragod, Kerala 671123, India & Department of Botany, Saint Thomas College, Pala, Kottayam, Kerala 686574, India

Assistant Professor in Botany

Jomy Augustine, Department of Botany, Saint Thomas College, Pala, Kottayam, Kerala 686574, India

Associate Professor in Botany

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