Research Paper

Euphorbia chalamensis (Euphorbiaceae), a new species from the Gundla Brahmeswaram Wildlife Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh, India

Chennuru Nagendra, Sake Akkulanna, Kothareddy Prasad, Araveeti Madhusudhana Reddy

Published on: 18 March 2026

Page: 221 - 226

DOI: 10.6165/tai.2026.71.221

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    Abstract

    Euphorbia chalamensis is described as a new species from Gundla Brahmeswaram Wildlife Sanctuary, Nandyal district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It belongs to the subgenus Chamaesyce sect. Anisophyllum, subsect. Hypericifoliae. It is closely allied to E. concanensis but differs in many attributes which are discussed here. A key to the related species of Euphorbia in India is provided for easy identification.

    Keyword: Eastern Ghats, Euphorbia concanensis, section Anisophyllum, subgenus Chamaesyce, subsection Hypericifoliae

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