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Issue: Vol. 701 No. 3: 20 May 2025
Type: Article
Published: 2025-05-20
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.701.3.8
Page range: 294-298
Abstract views: 306
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Ixora bawae (Rubiaceae), a new species from Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, India

Department of Botany, Tinsukia College, Tinsukia-786125, Assam, India
North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research (An Autonomous Institute under Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India), Pasighat–791102, Arunachal Pradesh, India
Assam critically endangered Ixora India sp. nov. Eudicots

Abstract

Ixora bawae, a new species from Assam, northeast India is described and illustrated. A comprehensive description with a colour plate is provided for easy identification. Its conservation status is assessed as critically endangered as per IUCN.

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How to Cite

Baro, D. & Bawri, A. (2025) Ixora bawae (Rubiaceae), a new species from Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, India. Phytotaxa 701 (3): 294–298. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.701.3.8