The genus Gynostemma Blume is reported for the first time from Kerala based on G. pentaphyllum (Thunb.) Makino, the only species represented in India. Description, illustration, distribution data and a note on potential medicinal property are also provided.
New Generic Record, Kerala, Gynostemma Blume, Cucurbitaceae
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Manuscript Published on 01 March 2015
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