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On the identity and typification of Amomum cannicarpum (Zingiberaceae): a narrowly endemic and endangered plant from Western Ghats, South India

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Amomum cannicarpum (Wight) Benth. ex Baker is correctly identified after a lapse of over a century. Previous records regarding the occurrence of the species is discussed. Detailed description, illustration, typification, photographs, distribution and ecological details are provided. IUCN status based on field study is also provided.

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The authors are grateful to the Department of Biotechnology and Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi for financial assistance on the research projects on Indian Zingiberaceae (BT/PR6735/PBD/16/605/2005 dtd. 29.09.2006 and SP/SO/PS-115/2009 dtd. 10.05.2010). We are grateful to the Forest Department, Government of Kerala for the necessary forest permission. We are thankful to Dr Mark Newman at E for suggestions and the curators of K and E for giving permission for herbarium consultation. We are grateful to Dr Henry Noltie for fruitful discussion on the typification of the species and necessary comments. We are also thankful to Dr V. P. Prasad, Indian Liaison Officer at K for providing necessary help.

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    V. P. Thomas & M. Sabu

  2. M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Kalpetta, Kerala, India

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Thomas, V.P., Sabu, M. & Salim, P.M. On the identity and typification of Amomum cannicarpum (Zingiberaceae): a narrowly endemic and endangered plant from Western Ghats, South India. Kew Bull 67, 109–113 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12225-012-9327-y

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