A NEW SYNONYM OF BARLERIA PRIONITIS SUBSP. PUBIFLORA (BENTH. EX HOHEN.) BRUMMITT & J.R.I.WOOD (ACANTHACEAE).

The article focuses on the identification of a new synonym for Barleria prionitis subsp. pubiflora based on morphological variations observed across different habitats in India. Topics include the comparison of morphological characteristics between different populations of Barleria prionitis, the recognition of Barleria sahyadrica as a synonym of B. prionitis subsp. pubiflora due to overlapping traits, and the importance of careful taxonomic examination to avoid misidentification.