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A New Species of Wrigiitia R.Br. (Apocynaceae) from India


 

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A new species of Wrightia (Apocynaceae) viz. W. dolichocarpa Bhadur & Bennet sp. nov. is described from Nagarhaveli in Western India. It is allied to W.tinctoria R. Br. The latex from fruits is used by the cow-boys for making instant curd ia the field. It is a well-known plant in the area and is locally called dudh kudi.
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A new species of Wrightia (Apocynaceae) viz. W. dolichocarpa Bhadur & Bennet sp. nov. is described from Nagarhaveli in Western India. It is allied to W.tinctoria R. Br. The latex from fruits is used by the cow-boys for making instant curd ia the field. It is a well-known plant in the area and is locally called dudh kudi.