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| Boeica arunachalensis D. Borah, R.Kr. Singh, M. Taram & A.P. Das in Borah, Singh, et al., 2020. |
Abstract
Boeica arunachalensis, a species new to the science from eastern Himalayan state of India, Arunachal Pradesh is described. Coloured photo plate and micrograph of new species and its allied species B. fulva Clarke are provided. Identity of B. griffithii Clarke is discussed and lectotype are designated here for B. filiformis Clarke, B. fulva Clarke, B. griffithii Clarke, B. hirsuta Clarke and B. porosa Clarke.
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| Boeica arunachalensis D. Borah, R.Kr. Singh, M. Taram & A.P. Das A. Upper portion of branch showing leaves and inflorescence, B. Adaxial surface of leaf, C. Abaxial surface of leaf, D. Inflorescence, E. Bracts, F. Front view of flower, G. Side view of flower, H. Back view of flower, I. Split opened corolla showing attachment of stamens, J. Calyx and pistil, K. Capsule. |
Boeica arunachalensis D. Borah, R.Kr. Singh, M. Taram and A.P. Das, sp. nov.
Etymology: The specific epithet refers to the state of Arunachal Pradesh, from where the species was discovered.
Dipankar Borah, Rajeev Kumar Singh, Momang Taram and A. P. Das. 2020. Boeica arunachalensis (Gesneriaceae), A New Species from Indian Eastern Himalaya and Typification of Five Names in Boeica. Indian Forester. 146(9); 871-874. DOI: 10.36808/if/2020/v146i9/150712
