Polystichum manickamianum Benniamin, Fraser-Jenkins & Irudayaraj hitherto known only from Tamil Nadu is reported here for the first time from Kerala. Detailed description, photographs and relevant notes are provided for easy identification.
Pteridophytes, Endemic, Rare, Montane forests, Erecto patent, Acroscopic pinnule, Extinction
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Manuscript Published on 01 June 2010
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