Abstract
Eriocaulon periyarense, a new species from southern Western Ghats is described here. A detailed description, illustration, taxonomic note, phenology, ecology and distribution of the species are discussed.
Acknowledgements
The authors are grateful to the University Grants Commission for the financial assistance for conducting the study. Thanks are also due to the Kerala Forest Department for permission for field visits and to the Head and staff of the Department of Botany, S.N.M. College, Maliankara for the support and facilities provided.