Rediscovery of Arisaema psittacus (Araceae), a little known endemic and threatened species

Abstract

Arisaema psittacus, a narrow endemic and threatened aroid species has been rediscovered from Mannavan Shola, one of its type localities, in the High Ranges of Idukki District of Kerala State, after it was first discovered by E. Barnes in 1937. A detailed description together with illustrations are provided to facilitate easy identification of this little known species.