Heterotis is reported from the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu. It forms the first record of the genus Heterotis in Tamil Nadu. A detailed description, notes and colour photographs are provided for easy identification in the field.
Mukurthi National Park, New record, Pentamerous flowers, Perennial creeper, Western Ghats
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Manuscript Received on 15 December 2021
Manuscript Revised on 30 December 2021
Manuscript Accepted on 31 December 2021
Manuscript Published on 31 January 2022
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