Caralluma bicolor sp. nov. (Apocynaceae, Asclepiadoideae) from India.

Authors :: Ramachandran, V. S.
Joseph, S.
John, H. A.
Sofiya, C.
Source :: Nordic Journal of Botany. Aug2011, Vol. 29 Issue 4, p447-450. 4p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Chart, 1 Map.
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: Caralluma bicolor Ramach, S. Joseph, H. A. John & C. Sofiya sp. nov. (Apocynaceae) collected from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in India is described and illustrated. Morphological differences between the new species and the allied species C. adscendens (Roxb.) Haw. and C. sarkariae Lavranos & Frandsen are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]