Thottea barberi

Thottea barberi is a member of the Aristolochiaceae family, commonly known as the birthwort family. The species was formally published in 1981 by the botanist Ding Hou, who recognized and named it based on the original material described by Gamble. It is part of the genus Thottea, a group of plants primarily found in the Indian subcontinent. The species occurs naturally in India, contributing to the country's rich botanical diversity. As with other members of the Aristolochiaceae, it may possess specific ecological and morphological traits typical of the family, though detailed studies on this species are limited.