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Sanjay Mishra*, B. Lakshmanudu, Neelima A.M. and Vinay Ranjan
Botanical Survey of India, Central Regional Centre, Prayagraj- 211002, Uttar Pradesh
Email: sanjayalld74@gmail.com
Received-18.12.2025, Revised-10.01.2026, Accepted-28.01.2026
Abstract: The present paper deals with the genus Muntingia L. reported here as an addition to the Flora of Madhya Pradesh. The paper includes details of nomenclature citation followed by taxonomic descriptions, phenological data, and habitat along with colour photographs.
Keywords: Flora, Madhya Pradesh, Muntingia calabura
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