Tetrataenium paikadae (Apiaceae), a new species from the Western Ghats, India
Abstract
A new species, Tetrataenium paikadae C.Rekha, Manudev & Prasanth (Apiaceae), is described from the State of Kerala, India. The new species is characterised by its hirsute to hispid stems, broadly ovate or rounded leaflets, long petioles with hirsute leaf sheaths, tomentose rays, symmetric flowers, ovate‐lanceolate involucel bracteoles, and mericarp with four commissural vittae. A detailed account of its habitat, description, field photographs and photo plates, keys and a comparison table with allied species are provided here.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
Plant Diversity and Evolution
Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Nordic Journal of Botany
- Volume
- 2026
- Issue
- 7
- Publication date
- 8 February 2026
- Language
- EN