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Timonius finlaysonianus (Wall. ex G. Don) Hook. f. (Rubiaceae): A new addition to the flora of India from Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Author: Apurba Kumar Das, C. Sivaperuman

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Abstract

Timonius finlaysonianus (Wall. ex G. Don) Hook. f., is a flowering plant belonging to the family Rubiaceae, is reported from Andaman and Nicobar Islands as a new addition to the flora of India. Species native range is west and central Malaysia, now we have collected from Teressa Island of Nicobar group. A brief description, photographs, distribution map are provided with ecological notes.

Keywords

Angiosperm, Rubiaceae, New record, India, Teressa Island.

Conclusion

The authors are thankful to the Director, Zoological Survey of India, for providing the facilities and constant support. We also acknowledge the Forest Officials, Nicobar Division, for providing permission to carry out the field survey.

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Timonius finlaysonianus (Wall. ex G. Don) Hook. f. (Rubiaceae): A new addition to the flora of India from Andaman and Nicobar Islands