Diospyros saldanhae Kosterm. (Ebenaceae), an endemic species to Western Ghats is being reported here for the first time in the state of Tamil Nadu from Anamalais and Nilgiri hills. A detailed description, and herbarium images of the species are provided to facilitate easy field identification and further research.
Anamalais, Diospyros, Endemic, Nilgiri, Taxonomy, Western Ghats
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Manuscript Received on 08 December 2022
Manuscript Revised on 22 February 2023
Manuscript Accepted on 03 March 2023
Manuscript Published on 10 March 2023
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