<i>Smilax agasthyamalana</i> (Smilacaceae): a new species from Western Ghats, India
Smilax agasthyamalana (Smilacaceae), a new species from Agasthyamala Hills of Western Ghats of Kerala, India is described and illustrated. The new species is characterised by brown‐coloured stem, reddish brown flowers with erect peduncle and ovoid fruits. Smilax agasthyamalana is closely allied to S. lanceifolia Roxb. A comparative account of allied species is also provided.
Authors
- Binoy Thundiathu Thomas
- A. J. Robi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6161-0692)
- Neethu Uthaman
- V. P. Thomas
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nordic Journal of Botany
- Published
- 2025-04-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/njb.04676
- Primary Topic
- Phytochemical Studies and Bioactivities
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00