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| Impatiens dindigulensis Ramas. Anjana & Chandra in Ramasubbu, Anjana & Prabha, 2020. |
Abstract
Impatiens dindigulensis sp. nov., a new species of Balsaminaceae is described and illustrated from Kodaikkanal Wildlife Sanctuary, the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu, India. The detailed description of taxon along with diagnostic characters between closely allied species, pollen morphology, illustration and colour photographs are provided.
Keyword: Impatiens dindigulensis, I. tanyae, I. tomentosa, taxonomy, Western Ghats
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| Fig. 2. Impatiens dindigulensis Ramas. Anjana and Chandra, sp. nov. A. Habit; B. Leaves, abaxial view; C. Leaves, adaxial view; D. Pair of stipular glands; E. Flower front view; F. Flower, lateral view; G. Dorsal petal; H. Lateral united petal; I. Fruit. |
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| Fig. 1. Impatiens dindigulensis Ramas., Anjana and Chandra, sp. nov. A. Habit; B. Leaves, abaxial view; C. Leaves, adaxial view; D. Pair of stipular glands; E. Leaves; margin with spines; F. Stem with hairs; G. Flower, lateral view; H. Flower basal view; I. Flower front view; J. Dorsal petal. K. Lateral united petal; L. Lateral view of lower sepal; M. SEM view of Pollen; N. Fruit; O. Seeds. |
Impatiens dindigulensis Ramas., Anjana & Chandra, sp. nov.
Etymology: The species is named after Dindigul district (Tamil Nadu) where the type locality Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctury is located.
Ecology: This herb is growing under shady areas of Semi-evergreen forests with altitude ranging from 1931– 1949 msl.
Distribution: This taxon has been collected only from the Kodaikkanal Wildlife Sanctuary of the Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu, India with altitude ranging from 1931–1949 msl.
Raju Ramasubbu, Surendran Anjana and Ayyathurai Chandra Prabha. 2020. A New Species Impatiens L. (Balsaminaceae) from Kodaikkanal Wildlife sanctuary, India. Taiwania. 65(4); 426-430.
