Lepisanthes ferruginea (Radlk.) Leenh. (Sapindaceae), formerly known from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and recently reported from Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Present collection from the semi evergreen forests of Malabar Wild Life Sanctuary, Kozhikode, Kerala. Description, photographs and identification key has been provided for its easy identification.
Lepisanthes ferruginea, Malabar Wild Life Sanctuary, Addition, Mainland India
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Manuscript Published on 20 March 2019
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