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| Peperomia ekakesara Syam & S. Nampy in Sasi & Nampy, 2018. |
Abstract
Peperomia ekakesara (Piperaceae) is described and illustrated as a new species from Mathikettan shola National Park in southern Western Ghats, Kerala, India. Information is given on the distribution, ecology, phenology, and conservation status of this new species. A key for the identification of south Indian species is provided.
Keywords: Magnoliids, Peperomia, Piperaceae, southern Western Ghats, Kerala
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| FIGURE 1. Peperomia ekakesara Syam & S. Nampy A. Habit; B. & C. Leaves; D. Spike: Portion enlarged; E. Bract: see the clawed nature; F. Androecium & Gynoecium; G. Stamen; H. Fruit (A-H from S. Syam Radh & Santhosh Nampy 151707). |
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| FIGURE 2. Peperomia ekakesara Syam & S. Nampy A. Habit; B. Flowering twig; C. Leaves: Adaxial view; D. Leaves: Abaxial view; E. Young spike enlarged; F. Mature spikes; G. Flower; H. Bract; I. Androecium & Gynoecium; J. Stamen: Dorsal view; K. Stamen: Ventral view; L. Ovary; M. Fruits: see fruiting axis showing fruits and pits of fallen fruits; N. Mature fruits (A-N from S. Syam Radh & Santhosh Nampy 151707). |
Peperomia ekakesara Syam & S. Nampy sp. nov.
Etymology:—The epithet ‘ekakesara’ is derived from Sanskrit, ‘eka’ means one and ‘kesara’ refers to stamen, the whole referring to the monandrous condition.
Syam Radh Sasi and Santhosh Nampy. 2018. Peperomia ekakesara: A New Species of Piperaceae from Mathikettan Shola National Park, Kerala, India. Phytotaxa. 364(3); 283-288. DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.364.3.8
