Sonerila devicolamensis Nayar, an endemic species of the Southern Western Ghats, is rediscovered from its type locality after its description. Detailed description and illustration are provided, based on the fresh collection.
Endemic, Suberect, Terminal, Stigma punctiform, Obconical, Serrate
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Deepthikumary, K.P., Pandurangan, A.G. and Kumar, E.S., 2010. Rediscovery of Sonerila Devicolamensis Nayar (Melastomataceae) - A lesser-known endemic species of the Western Ghats*. Indian Journal of Forestry, 33(2), pp.247-248. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2010-J279M2
Manuscript Published on 01 June 2010
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