Dicliptera srisailamica (Acanthaceae) - a new species from the Eastern Ghats of India

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Published: 03.04.2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2023.33.04.05
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Andhra Pradesh, Deciduous forests, Justiciinae, Nallamala hills, Telangana, Tiger Reserve

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L. Rasingam
Botanical Survey of India, Deccan Regional Centre, Kendriya Sadan, Koti, Hyderabad - 500 001, India
K. Nethaji
Botanical Survey of India, Deccan Regional Centre, Kendriya Sadan, Koti, Hyderabad - 500 001, India
G. Susmitha
Botanical Survey of India, Deccan Regional Centre, Kendriya Sadan, Koti, Hyderabad - 500 001, India
J. Ranjana
Botanical Survey of India, Deccan Regional Centre, Kendriya Sadan, Koti, Hyderabad - 500 001, India
G. Varshini
Botanical Survey of India, Deccan Regional Centre, Kendriya Sadan, Koti, Hyderabad - 500 001, India
P. Ranjithkumar
Botanical Survey of India, Deccan Regional Centre, Kendriya Sadan, Koti, Hyderabad - 500 001, India

Abstract

A new species, Dicliptera srisailamica (Acanthaceae) is described and illustrated from the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. This species is closely related to Dicliptera beddomei C.B. Clarke but considerably differs in many characters. Detailed description, distribution and photo plates are provided for easy identification of the new species. 

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Vol. 33 No. 4 (2023): Rheedea Acanthaceae Special Issue

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New Taxa
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Rasingam, L., Nethaji , K., Susmitha, G., Ranjana, J., Varshini , G., & Ranjithkumar , P. (2026). Dicliptera srisailamica (Acanthaceae) - a new species from the Eastern Ghats of India. Rheedea, 33(4), 345-349. https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2023.33.04.05

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