Abelmoschus ficulneus (L.) Wight & Arn. (Malvaceae), a new addition to the flora of Kerala, India
摘要
Abelmoschus ficulneus (L.) Wight & Arn. is reported here as a new addition to the flora of Kerala. During floristic exploration, the authors collected the plant from Attappady of Palakkad district, in Kerala, the southern Western Ghats of India. A taxonomic treatment with detailed description, distribution, specimens examined, significance and a key for identification is provided.