Dear Vijayasankarji,
Based uon the literature cited by Sasidharan (2006), FLOWERING PLANTS OF
KERALA, 3 species were present in Kerala.
1. *Gomphrena celosioides* Mart., Beitr. Amarantac. 93. 1825
Syn: *Gomphrena decumbens* sensu Gamble, Fl. Pres.
Madras 1179(825). 1925, non Jacq. 1805.
2. *Gomphrena globosa* L., Sp. Pl. 224. 1753; Gamble, Fl. Pres. Madras
1179(825). 1925
3. *Gomphrena serrata* L., Sp. Pl. 224. 1753
Syn: *Gomphrena decumbens* Jacq., Hort. Schoenbr. t.
482. 1805.
serrata and celosioides are treated as valid names.
Now it is making some confusion in nomenclature.
*Prabhu Kumar K M*
Scientist
Plant Systematics & Genetic Resources Division
Centre for Medicinal Plants Research (CMPR)
& 'CMPR' Herbarium
Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala
Kottakkal, Malappuram
*E-mail: [email protected]*
