Dillenia tirupatiensis sp. nov. (Dilleniaceae) is described from Chittoor District of Eastern Ghats, Andhra Pradesh. It is closely allied to D. hookeri, but differs in its leaf morphology, pedicel and bracteole length, flower colour, the arrangement of style pattern, and number of ovule rows in the carpels.
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Diabetes Mellitus being a metabolic disorder of multiple etiology, shared the phenotype of hyperglycemia along with the disturbance of carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism resulting from the defects in insulin secretion, action or both. It is one among the lifestyle disorders. Lifestyle disorders are the diseases which are associated with the way a person or group of people live. The incidence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is not only confined to the developed countries but the developing countries are also at high risk due to the increased westernization and also with the rapid economic development. In India, as the disease profile is changing rapidly, the situation is quite alarming. Modern medical science has achieved a tremendous development in anti-diabetics. Inspite of this,there is an increasing need for improving the overall health of an individual. Cost effective Ayurvedic lifestyle modifications can contribute towards preventing the burden of this disease. Ayurveda may prove to be effective in the management of Apathyanimittaja Prameha as it is very difficult to prescribe strict calculated calorie diet, so, it is better option to suggest among the traditional foods with possible modifications and this can contribute alot in prevention.
Rhynchosia jacobii Chandrab. & B.V. Shetty is an endemic species of Western Ghats is reported here as a new addition to the Flora of Eastern Ghats, collected from Prakasam District of Andhra Pradesh, India. The detailed description and photo plate is provided for easy identification.
Cleome spinosa Jacq. collected from Chittoor district is reported as a new addition to the Flora of Andhra Pradesh Detailed description, distributional map and photo plate are provided for easy identification.
Alysicarpus tetragonolobus Edgew. var. falcatus and A. tetragonolobus. var. micranthus are described here as two new varieties of Alysicarpus tetragonolobus from Maharashtra. Both varieties are morphologically close to A. tetragonolobus var. tetragonolobus but differ in their morphology and all grow sympatrically. Observations in the field as well as in cultivation for four years showed that all the varieties retain their diagnostic characters and no intermediates were observed.
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