Sonneratia lanceolata Blume (Sonneratiaceae) is reported here as a first distributional record for India from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. A short description along with colour plate and relevant notes is provided here for further collection and identification in field.
Pneumatophores, Coriaceous, Axile placenta, Capitate, Spathulate
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Manuscript Published on 01 September 2013
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