Research Article | Published: 07 January 2021

Oldenlandia umbellata L. (Rubiaceae): An Addition to the Flora of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Mudavath Chennakesavulu Naik, Lal Ji Singh and Gautam Anuj Ekka

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 43 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 127-129 | 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2021-XXZD5K | Cite this article

Abstract

Oldenlandia umbellata L. (Rubiaceae) is reported here as addition to the flora of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. A brief note on its taxonomy and distribution is presented along with its diagnostic characters for easy identification.

Keywords

Distribution, India, Oldenlandia, Rubiaceae, Taxonomy

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Naik, M.C., Singh, L.J. and Ekka, G.A., 2020. Oldenlandia umbellata L. (Rubiaceae): An Addition to the Flora of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 43(2), pp.127-129. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2021-XXZD5K

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 28 October 2019

Manuscript Revised on 11 March 2020

Manuscript Accepted on 20 March 2020

Manuscript Published on 07 January 2021

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