The genus Eugenia L. (Myrtaceae) in India

Authors

  • S M Shareef Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden & Research Institute, Palode, Karimancode P.O., Thiruvananthapuram 695 562, Kerala, India
  • E S Santhosh Kumar Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden & Research Institute, Palode, Karimancode P.O., Thiruvananthapuram 695 562, Kerala, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.2020.7.3.770

Keywords:

nomenclature, taxonomy, holotype

Abstract

This paper provides a comprehensive taxonomic account of the genus Eugenia L. occurring in India. A total of 25 species and two varieties have been enumerated, of which 21 taxa are endemic to the Western Ghats. Eugenia macrosepala, an endemic species of the Western Ghats is reinstated here. Each species is provided with a short description, well known synonyms, types, distribution and phenology. An identification key is also provided.

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01-07-2020

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Shareef SM, Kumar ESS. The genus Eugenia L. (Myrtaceae) in India. Plant Sci. Today [Internet]. 2020 Jul. 1 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];7(3):360-7. Available from: https://horizonepublishing.com/journals/index.php/PST/article/view/770

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