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September 10, 2025Nordic Journal of Botany2 citations

Euphorbia paraikalli sp. nov., a new succulent species of Euphorbiaceae from Peninsular India

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BJBruce E. De JongNMNilesh V. MalpureAMArun Mahalingam

Key Points

  • Euphorbia paraikalli is a newly discovered succulent species found in Peninsular India, characterized by distinct morphological features.
  • The species exhibits notable differences from Euphorbia susan-holmesiae, including wider segments and unique leaf structures.
  • Sporadic populations of Euphorbia paraikalli have been identified in the hills of the Deccan Plateau, adding to regional biodiversity.
  • The discovery highlights the ecological uniqueness of the area, demonstrating the need for ongoing taxonomic exploration.

Abstract

Euphorbia paraikalli , a new succulent species allied to Euphorbia susan‐holmesiae Binojk. & Gopalan is described in the present communication. The species differs from Euphorbia susan‐holmesiae in its habit, wider and shorter segments, densely packed whorls of branches, up to 6 wings, larger leaves, trapezoidal glands, capsules with rounded lobes, and brown speckled seeds. Euphorbia susan‐holmesiae is only known from a single locality in Tirunelveli District, whereas E. paraikalli is found in sporadic populations in the hills that mark the southern boundary of the Deccan Plateau.

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Jong et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a25a54b1d3bfb60dd061https://doi.org/10.1002/njb.04818
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