Sonerila barnesii C.E.C. Fischer, an endemic species of the Southern Western Ghats, is rediscovered from Mankulam forest areas of Idukki district after its first collection quite away from the type locality.
Subcordate, Phytogeographical, Turbinate, Apiculate, Attenuate
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Manuscript Published on 01 June 2013
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