Abstract

The new species of Phyllanthus palakondensis found under shrub in Palakonda hills of Andhra Pradesh state, India, is described here. The new species resembles Phyllanthus rotundifolius and P. leshenaultii but differs in habitat (under‐shrub), stem nature (terete and corky) shape of leaf (orbicular, elliptic‐obovate), solitary phyllanthoid branch, pedicel length of female flower (1.5 mm) and shape and size of tepals. A detailed description, a key to the species of Phyllanthus sect. Phyllanthus distributed in Peninsular India and illustrations are provided for easy identification.

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