The species Macroptilium atropurpureum (DC.) Urb. is reported for the first time from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which forms a new generic addition to the legumes of these Islands.
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Palanisamy, M. and Kumar, V.S., 2012. Macroptilium (Benth.) Urb. - A New Addition to Legumes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 35(1), pp.99-100. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2012-A82S5X
Manuscript Published on 01 March 2012
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