Abstract
Piper rukshagandhum J.Mathew is described as a new species from the Achankovil forest, Kerala section of the
 southern Western Ghats, India. The diagnostic morphological characters, distribution, conservation status and
 colour images of the new species are presented. The significance of this newly discovered species in breeding
 programs of black pepper is also briefly discussed. A key to Piper from the southern Western Ghats is provided.
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