A new species of Amomum Roxb. from Western Ghats of Kerala is illustrated and described.
Amomum nilgiricum VP.Th omas & M.Sabu, sp. nov. shows similarity with A. masticatorium Th waites in having
long drying ligule with an acuminate apex, pubescent anther and echinate capsules, but diff ers in clump
forming habit with non-stoloniferous rhizomes, tomentose lamina beneath, long corolla tube, obovate to
rhomboid labellum with clefted apex and without any colour design, emarginate anther crest and reduced
staminodes. Detailed description, illustration, photographs, conservation status, and distributional details
are provided.