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Issue: Vol. 778 No. 3: 9 Oct. 2026
Type: Article
Published: 2026-10-09
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.778.3.8
Page range: 295-300
Abstract views: 14
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Psammogeton utterbehaniensis sp. nov. (Apiaceae) a new species from Jammu and Kashmir, India

Department of Botany; Govt. College for Women; Parade Ground; Jammu; Jammu and Kashmir; India
Department of Botany; University of Jammu; Jammu and Kashmir; India
Eudicots India Jammu region Plant taxonomy Psammogeton Umbelliferae

Abstract

A new species of Apiaceae, Psammogeton utterbehaniensis Bhellum & Magotra sp. nov. is described from the foot Hills Western Himalaya (Jammu & Kashmir, India). The species is morphologically similar to P. canescens and P. biternatus but differs for some morphological differences at flower and fruit level: stem striations, number of styles, number of stigmas, shape of cross section of schizocarp, unequal mericarps, mericarp ribs. Morphological description, photoplates, and a comparison table with allied species including key to Psammogeton species in India are provided. The taxon appears to be narrowly endemic and is tentatively assessed as Data Deficient.

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How to Cite

Bhellum, B.L. & Magotra, R. (2026) Psammogeton utterbehaniensis sp. nov. (Apiaceae) a new species from Jammu and Kashmir, India. Phytotaxa 778 (3): 295–300. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.778.3.8