The genus Holigarna Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb. (Anacardiaceae) in the central Western Ghats, Karnataka, India.

The article deals with the taxonomy of the genus Holigarna found in the Western Ghats of Karnataka. Five species of Holigarna have been reported from the Western Ghats of Karnataka. The study includes--field surveys, herbarium examinations, and literature references provided the information on endemism, correct names, a short description, flowering & fruiting period, distribution, and illustrations & photographs of all the five species of the genus Holigarna. This information will be helpful in the identification of Holigarna species in the field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]