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Type: Correspondence
Published: 2017-05-30
Page range: 297–300
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Ophiorrhiza meghalayensis (Rubiaceae: Ophiorrhizeae), a new species from Meghalaya, North-East India

Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Thenhipalam, Malappuram-673 635, Kerala, India
College of Forestry, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha-410 004, China
Department of Botany, St. Thomas’ College, Thrissur- 680 001, Kerala, India
Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Thenhipalam, Malappuram-673 635, Kerala, India
Endemic species Shillong Ophiorrhizeae Eudicots

Abstract

A new species of Rubiaceae, Ophiorrhiza meghalayensis Hareesh, A.Joe, M.Sabu & L.Wu is described from Meghalaya, North-East India. This species is allied to Ophiorrhiza caudipetala Deb & Mondal and O. hirsutula Wight ex Hooker but can be distinguished from the latter by its triangular calyx lobes, corolla without villous ring within and deeply keeled corolla lobes. Detailed description, distribution, ecology, phenology and relevant taxonomic notes are provided along with colour photographs.