Piper rukshgandhum (Piperaceae): a new species from Southern Western Ghats, India

Authors

  • Jose Mathew School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
  • Kadakasseril V George
  • Regy Yohannan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7751/telopea8863

Keywords:

Piper rukshgandhum, Piperaceae, Achankovil, Southern Western Ghats

Abstract

Piper rukshagandhum J.Mathew is described as a new species from the Achankovil forest, Kerala section of the southern Western Ghats, India. The diagnostic morphological characters, distribution, conservation status and colour images of the new species are presented. The significance of this newly discovered species in breeding programs of black pepper is also briefly discussed. A key to Piper from the southern Western Ghats is provided.

Author Biography

  • Jose Mathew, School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India
    Research Scholar School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India

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Published

2016-03-30

Issue

Vol. 19

Section

Articles