Rediscovery, extended distribution and conservation assessment of Cinnamomum goaense (Lauraceae) in the Western Ghats, India

Abstract

Cinnamomum goaense was proposed by Kostermans based on the collection from Karnataka, India. The species was collected after a lapse of 57 years outside the type locality and forms a new record for Kerala. A detailed description along with an illustrated distribution map and conservation status is provided.

Keywords

• idukki
• karnataka
• kerala
• new record
• uttara kannada.