The Journal of Plant Science Research - A UGC Care-Listed Journal
Published in Association with Forum For the Promotion of Plant Science Research
Current Volume: 41 (2025 )
ISSN: 0970-2539
e-ISSN: 0976-3880
Periodicity: Tri-annual
Month(s) of Publication: April, August & December
Subject: Botany
DOI: 10.32381/JPSR
Online Access is Free for Life Member
Eugenia malabarica A New Species of Myrtaceae from Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala, India
By : S. S. Neethu, A. R. Sivu, M. K. Ratheesh Narayanan
Page No: 307-310
Abstract:
Eugenia malabarica Sivu, Neethu & Ratheesh, a new species (Myrtaceae) from the Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kakkayam, Kozhikode District, Kerala, India, is described and illustrated with photographs. The species resembles Eugenia argentea Bedd., Eugenia kalamii Shareef et al. and Eugenia mooniana, Wight., but it exhibits differences in their bark surface texture, leaf texture, shape, size and fruit characteristics. A detailed description of the new species, a comparison with its allied taxa, and distinctive features observed in its morphology are provided.
Authors:
S. S. Neethu:Research Scholar, Post Graduate and Research Department of Botany, Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala,
A. R. Sivu:Assistant Professor, Post graduate and Research Department of Botany, Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala,
M. K. Ratheesh Narayanan: Associate Professor, Post Graduate Department of Botany, Payyanur College, Kunhimangalam, Kerala,
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPSR.2025.41.02.11