The genus Grewia (Malvaceae: Grewioideae) in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India with a conservation note on the endemic G. indandamanica

Authors

  • K.C. Kishor Naoroji Godrej Centre for Plant Research (NGCPR), 431 Lawkim Campus, Shindewadi, Shirwal, Satara, Maharashtra 412801, India.
  • Mayur D. Nandikar Naoroji Godrej Centre for Plant Research (NGCPR), 431 Lawkim Campus, Shindewadi, Shirwal, Satara, Maharashtra 412801, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.4794.11.12.14599-14605

Keywords:

Angiosperm, Grewioideae, island biogeography, Red List, taxonomy, threatened

Abstract

The genus Grewia in Andaman & Nicobar Islands is reviewed with its identification key, descriptions, distribution and photographs.  This article provides correct taxonomic identity of G. laevigata and G. multiflora with comprehensive morphology and conservation assessment for the endemic G. indandamanica.

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26-09-2019

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Vol. 11 No. 12 (2019)

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