ABSTRACT Polygala foveolata is described as a new species from Chhattisgarh, India. The species is morphologically allied to Polygala tatarinowii Regel but is clearly distinct by a unique combination of vegetative, floral, fruit, and seed coat characters. Its taxonomic distinctness is further supported by Principal Component Analysis, which reveals clear morphometric separation from allied taxa. We propose the IUCN status of P. foveolata as Critically Endangered until further study. A comprehensive description, images of live plants and herbarium specimens of holotype, illustrations, distribution map and an identification key to Polygala species of Chhattisgarh are provided for easy identification.
Dwivedi et al. (Sun,) studied this question.