A new record of the Malay Cardamom Amomum aculeatum Roxb. (Zingiberaceae) for mainland India

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https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.4227.10.13.12850-12853

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Amomum aculeatum, distribution, Kodagu, new record, Zingiberaceae

Abstract

Amomum aculeatum Roxb. (Zingiberaceae), earlier known from the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, is reported from Kodagu in Karnataka, for the first time from the mainland of India.  A detailed description of the species with relevant information and distribution are provided.

Author Biographies

  • Sameer Chandrakant Patil, Botanical Survey of India, Western Regional Centre, 7 Koregaon Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, India

    Botanical Assistant

  • P. Lakshminarasimhan, Botanical Survey of India, Western Regional Centre, 7 Koregaon Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, India

    Scientist E & Head of Office

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Published

26-11-2018

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Vol. 10 No. 13 (2018)

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