Abstract: The genus Adenoon is endemic to India with its only species A. indicumdistributed in Western Ghats ofGoa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. A taxonomic account of the genus is provided here along with detailed descriptions and photo-plates and a lectotype is designated for A. indicum to fix the application of the name.
Fig.: Adenoon indicum Dalzell: A, Habit; B, Heads; C, Involucre; D, Phyllaries; E, Floret; F, Gynoecium; G, Close-up of ovary; H, Close-up of style apex; I, Stamens; J, Achenes