Beilschmiedia keralana (Lauraceae), a new species from Kerala, India

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Published: 30.06.2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2024.34.02.01
Keywords:
Agasthyamala, Beilschmiedia, Lauraceae, New species, southern Western Ghats

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A.J. Robi
Department of Botany, Bishop Abraham Memorial College, Thuruthicad, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala – 689 597, India
A.P Balan
Department of Botany, Bishop Abraham Memorial College, Thuruthicad, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala – 689 597, India
P.S. Udayan
National Medicinal Plants Board-Regional Cum Facilitation Centre (RCFC), Southern Region, Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), Peechi, Thrissur District, Kerala – 680 653, India

Abstract

A new species of Beilschmiedia Nees, viz. B. keralana Robi & Balan from India is described and illustrated. Beilschmiedia keralana is morphologically similar to B. jacobii Robi, Udayan & S. George, but differs by its tree habit, silky-pubescent terminal buds, 10–13 mm long petioles, attenuate or cuneate bases of leaves, wavy margins, 7–11 pairs of lateral veins, orange flowers, shorter pointed fruits with sparse lenticels and smooth fruiting pedicels.

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Vol. 34 No. 2 (2024): Rheedea

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New Taxa
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Robi, A., Balan, A., & Udayan, P. (2024). Beilschmiedia keralana (Lauraceae), a new species from Kerala, India. Rheedea, 34(2), 83-86. https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2024.34.02.01

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