GOMPHOCARPUS PHYSOCARPUS E. Mey. (APOCYNACEAE): A NEW SPECIES RECORD FOR THE NORTH-WEST HIMALAYA FROM RAJOURI (J & K), INDIA

Abstract

Gomphocarpus physocarpus E. Mey. (Apocynaceae) is reported for the first time from the North-West Himalaya. A detailed taxonomic description of this species, with its colour photographs and specimens examined, is presented in this paper to validate the new record and facilitate field identification of the species.