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| Strobilanthes sherdukpenorum D.Borah & J.R.I.Wood, in Borah, Ahmed et Wood, 2025. |
A new species, Strobilanthes sherdukpenorum D.Borah & J.R.I.Wood, is described from Arunachal Pradesh in the East Himalayas. The new species is illustrated with original photographs and its salient characteristics are indicated. It enjoys a degree of protection because of its presence in the Kameng Protected Area Complex.
Keywords. Arunachal Pradesh, Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Kameng protected area complex,
taxonomy
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| Strobilanthes sherdukpenorum D.Borah & J.R.I.Wood. A. Plant showing inflorescence and leaves. B. Flower spikes. C. Corolla showing indumentum and exserted stamens (inset: close-up of calyx). D. Flower spike showing opposite flowers. E. Androecium showing erect anthers and villous filaments. F. Style. G. Capsule. (Photos: D. Borah) |
Strobilanthes sherdukpenorum D.Borah & J.R.I.Wood
Etymology. The specific epithet refers to the Sherdukpen people who were the original inhabitants of the land but left it to nature and wildlife. It was here where the species was collected and thrives. The Sherdukpen people still visit some parts of the area for religious purposes but cause no destruction or make any attempt to reclaim any part of the site from nature. Their name for the species is “Sein-banlo”.
Borah, D., Ahmed, N & Wood, J.R.I. 2025. Strobilanthes sherdukpenorum (Acanthaceae), A New Species from the East Himalayas. Gardens’ Bulletin Singapore. 77(1); 141 - 148]
