Spathoglottis arunachalensis (Orchidaceae), a new species from Arunachal Pradesh, India
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Published:2020-02-12
Issue:3
Volume:432
Page:289-295
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ISSN:1179-3163
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Container-title:Phytotaxa
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language:
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Short-container-title:Phytotaxa
Author:
TSERING JAMBEY,PRASAD KOTHAREDDY
Abstract
A new species of Spathoglottis, S. arunachalensis (Orchidaceae), from Sessa Orchid Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh is described and illustrated. Morphologically, the new species is allied to S. ixioides but differs in many attributes which are discussed here. An updated key for Indian Spathoglottis is also provided for easy identification.
Subject
Plant Science,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics