2026, Issue-1, Volume 18

MUNTINGIA CALABURA L. (MUNTINGINACEAE): A NEW GENERIC ADDITION TO THE FLORA OF MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA

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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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