Goodenia koningsbergeri (Back.) Back. ex Bold., Ginalloa helferi Kurz and Sciaphilla secundiflora Thwaites ex Benth. are reported as new records for the flora of India from the South Andaman Island. Goodenia forms a new generic addition to the flora of India. Brief descriptions and illustrations are provided.
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