Glycosmis albicarpa is a new species of gin berry discovered from the Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu.
- It was found as undergrowth in the Tirunelveli semi-evergreen forests at the Panagudi forest section of the wildlife sanctuary.
Basic facts
- The new species, discovered by the scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), endemic to the southern Western Ghats.
- The species belongs to the Orange family Rutaceae. Glycosmis albicarpa is a species with a distinct large white fruits.
- Many of the related plants of these taxonomic groups are being utilised for their medicinal values and food.
- Berries of the Glycosmis species have the unique characteristic of ‘gin aroma’ and gained in popularity as an edible fruit.
About Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary
- Kanyakumari is 402.4 km2 protected area, It is also a tiger habitat.
- There are seven rivers that originate in this forest, including the Tamaraibarani and Pahruli river.
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