Revisiting the Taxonomy of Ophiorrhiza brunonis var. johnsonii (Rubiaceae), a Little-Known Endemic Species of the Western Ghats, India
Abstract
The taxonomy and nomenclature of Ophiorrhiza brunonis var. johnsonii are revisited. It is recognized here as a distinct species, viz. O. johnsonii (Hook.f.) E.S.S. Kumar & Faten comb. et stat. nov. The detailed comparative morphology with its associated taxa is discussed in the present article, along with updated nomenclature.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
Plant Diversity and Evolution
Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Phytotaxa
- Volume
- 744
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 191–196
- Publication date
- 5 March 2026
- Language
- EN