Hedyotis sithiravaraiensis (Rubiaceae): a new species from Southern India

Abstract

During the ethnobotanical survey on the Pakkamalai, Gingee Hills, one of the Eastern Ghats hill ranges, the authors found a new species, which has been used as a medicinal plant in the local region in India. After a critical examination of the specimen and literature, it is described as new to science, Hedyotis sithiravaraiensis sp. nov. Description and illustration of the new species are given.

Keywords

• Eastern Ghats
• Ethnobotany
• Gingee Hills
• Medicinal plant
• Senthumbai