A taxonomic account of the genus Ruellia L. (Acanthaceae) from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is presented.
Taxonomic account, Botanical exploration, Ornamental, Tropical plant, Folk medicine, Port Blair
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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2014
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