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September 27, 2025Open Access

Ophiorrhiza echinata, a new species of Rubiaceae from the southern Western Ghats, India

Key Points

Ophiorrhiza echinata shows distinct features, such as echinate young stems, and differs from related species.
The new species includes 14.0-23.0 mm long homostylous flowers and varies in stipule structure compared to allied taxa.
A detailed description, including conservation status and photocomparisons, supports the species' classification in the region.
Further research may be needed to explore its conservation status and ecological significance within its habitat.

Abstract

A new species of the genus Ophiorrhiza (Rubiaceae) is described and illustrated from the Idukki District of Kerala, Western Ghats, India. The new species is allied to Ophiorrhiza caudata C.E.C.Fisch. and Ophiorrhiza munnarensis C.E.C.Fisch, but differs in having echinate young stem, leaf lateral nerve pairs 8–14, triangular, caducous stipules, 14.0–23.0 mm long homostylous flowers, dissimilar bract and bracteole without midrib, ovate calyx lobes, stamens adnate to the base of corolla tube, 4.5–5.0 mm long filaments, oblong stigma, and oblate seed. A detailed description, colour photographs, comparison, phenology, distribution, conservation status, and key to allied taxa are provided.

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Joy et al. (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d7cc6aeebfec0fc5238dd7 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1002/njb.04979

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