Argostemma khasianum C.B. Clarke (Rubiaceae): a new record of a genus and species of flowering plant for the state of Arunachal Pradesh (India) and its lectotypification

Authors

  • Umeshkumar L. Tiwari Botanical Survey of India, Arunachal Pradesh Regional Centre, Senki View, Papum Pare District, Arunachal Pradesh 791111, India https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8013-0072
  • V. K. Rawat Botanical Survey of India, Arunachal Pradesh Regional Centre, Senki View, Papum Pare District, Arunachal Pradesh 791111, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6828-5108

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.3954.10.11.12607-12609

Keywords:

East Kameng District, Himalaya, Wallich Catalogue

Abstract

Genus Argostemma khasianum is added to the flora of the state of Arunachal Pradesh with lectotypification of the species name. 

Author Biographies

Umeshkumar L. Tiwari, Botanical Survey of India, Arunachal Pradesh Regional Centre, Senki View, Papum Pare District, Arunachal Pradesh 791111, India

Scientist

 

V. K. Rawat, Botanical Survey of India, Arunachal Pradesh Regional Centre, Senki View, Papum Pare District, Arunachal Pradesh 791111, India

Scientist

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26-10-2018

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Vol. 10 No. 11 (2018)

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