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Issue: Vol. 578 No. 2: 6 January 2023
Type: Article
Published: 2023-01-06
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.578.2.4
Page range: 180-188
Abstract views: 59
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Tainia epiphytica sp. nov. (Orchidaceae), a new species from North East India

Central National Herbarium, Botanical Survey of India, Howrah‒711103, West Bengal.
Botanical Survey of India, CGO Complex, 3rd MSO building, Salt Lake, Kolkata‒700064, West Bengal.
Central National Herbarium, Botanical Survey of India, Howrah‒711103, West Bengal.
Taxonomy and Biosystematics Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, 35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata‒7000019, West Bengal
Botanical Survey of India, Eastern Regional Centre, Laitumkhrah, Shillong‒793003, Meghalaya
Epiphyte IUCN Orchid Red List Assessment Monocots

Abstract

A new species of Tainia, Tainia epiphytica sp.nov. (Orchidaceae) is described and illustrated based on specimens from Mizoram and Nagaland, North-East India. Morphologically, the new species is similar to Tainia bicornis, Tainia dunnii and Tainia latifolia but differs in many attributes which are discussed here. An updated key for all the species of Tainia found in India is provided for easy identification.

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