Melhania futteyporensis Munro ex Mast and Sida sivarajanii Tambde, Sardesai & A.K. Pandey belonging to the family Malvaceae are reported here as additions to the flora of Telangana from Amrabad Tiger Reserve and Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary respectively. Brief descriptions along with phenological data and colour photo plates are provided for easy identification and future reference.
Amrabad Tiger Reserve, Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary, Malvales, New Records
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Manuscript Received on 19 July 2021
Manuscript Revised on 17 August 2021
Manuscript Accepted on 21 August 2021
Manuscript Published on 30 November 2021
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