Research Article | Published: 01 December 2003

Rediscovery of Cinnamomum heyneanum Nees (Lauraceae) - A species endemic to the Western Ghats

Ettickal Sukumaran Santhosh Kumar, M. P. Geethakumary, A. G. Pandurangan and Thankappan Shaju

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 26 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 409-411 | 2003
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2003-KAUQUH | Cite this article

Abstract

Cinnamomum heyneanum Nees is rediscovered from the Western Ghats, after a lapse of 185 years since its first collection. A detailed description, illustration and relevant notes are provided based on fresh specimens. Its affinity with allied species and phytogeographic significance are also discussed.

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Kumar, E.S., Geethakumary, M.P., Pandurangan, A.G. and Shaju, T., 2003. Rediscovery of Cinnamomum heyneanum Nees (Lauraceae) - A species endemic to the Western Ghats. Indian Journal of Forestry, 26(4), pp.409-411. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2003-KAUQUH

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2003

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