Brachystelma ananthagiriense (Apocynaceae), a new species from Ananthagiri hills, Telangana, India

Abstract

A new species of Brachystelma, B. ananthagiriense is described and illustrated from the Ananthagiri hills of Vikarabad district, Telangana. The new species is closely similar to B. gondwanense but differs in a few attributes which are discussed. A detailed description, photographs and the conservation status of the new species are provided.

A new combination in Ceropegia L. (Apocynaceae)

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New record of Brachystelma rapinatianum Britto and Bruyns (Apocynaceae: Ceropegieae) from Eastern Ghats, India

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