Acrotrema agastyamalayanum

Acrotrema agastyamalayanum is a plant species within the Dilleniaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the Dilleniaceae or the Indian mallow family. The species is part of the genus Acrotrema, which includes several plant species found in tropical and subtropical regions. This species was first formally described in 2007 by botanists E.S.S.Kumar, Dan, and G.M.Nair. It is geographically restricted to India, where it is found in its native habitats. The genus Acrotrema is characterized by its specific morphological features, and A. agastyamalayanum contributes to the biodiversity of the Dilleniaceae family in the Indian subcontinent.