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Ardisia assamica sp. nov. (Primulaceae—Myrsinoideae) from Assam, India
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A new species of Ardisia (Primulaceae), A. assamica is proposed based on material collected from Assam, India. It is characterized by compound cyme inflorescence; triangular sepals with ciliate margins bearing golden-yellow hairs; imbricate petals and non-pentahedral fruits. Detailed morphological description, colour photographs, phenology and distribution records are provided. A comparative analysis with two closely related species A. quinquegona Blume and A. quinquangularis A. DC. is also presented highlighting distinguishing characters.
Title: Ardisia assamica sp. nov. (Primulaceae—Myrsinoideae) from Assam, India
Description:
A new species of Ardisia (Primulaceae), A.
assamica is proposed based on material collected from Assam, India.
It is characterized by compound cyme inflorescence; triangular sepals with ciliate margins bearing golden-yellow hairs; imbricate petals and non-pentahedral fruits.
Detailed morphological description, colour photographs, phenology and distribution records are provided.
A comparative analysis with two closely related species A.
quinquegona Blume and A.
quinquangularis A.
DC.
is also presented highlighting distinguishing characters.
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