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Volume 65, Issue 1, July 2023

Articles

Loxostigma puhoatense (Gesneriaceae): a new addition to Indian flora

https://doi.org/10.20324/nelumbo/v65/2023/172911

Published 2023-07-27

  • Manas Ranjan Debta
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  • Akshath Shenoy
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  • Ashiho Asosii Mao

Manas Ranjan Debta
Botanical Survey of India, Arunachal Pradesh Regional Centre, Senki View, Itanagar -791111 Arunachal Pradesh

Akshath Shenoy
Botanical Survey of India, Arunachal Pradesh Regional Centre, Senki View, Itanagar -791111 Arunachal Pradesh

Ashiho Asosii Mao
Botanical Survey of India, CGO Complex, 3rd MSO Building, Salt Lake, Sector I, Kolkata -700 064 West Bengal

Abstract

Loxostigma puhoatense (Gesneriaceae), hitherto known only from Vietnam, is reported for the first time from India. Detailed description, phenology, distribution, and colored photographs along with dissection are provided to facilitate easy identification in the field. An artificial key to Indian species of Loxostigma is also provided.

Keywords

Arunachal Pradesh, India, Gesneriad, New addition.

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