Archidendron chevalieri (Kosterm.) I.C. Nielsen (Leguminosae: Mimosoideae) - A New Record to India from Arunachal Pradesh

Abstract

A b s t r a c t A r t i c l e I n f oArchidendron chevalieri (Kosterm.) I.C. Nielsen (Leguminosae: Mimosoideae): is reported first time in India from Arunachal Pradesh. This species is differs from other Indian Archidendron species by having pot-form petiole gland; peduncle ca. 1.1-2 cm with sparsely pubescence; densely villous corolla; 46 stamens; 1.5 cm long filaments and yellow anthers. Detailed descriptions, photographs, habitat and ecology are provided for easy identification. Additionally, a comparison of the diagnostic characters between this species and Archidendron kerrii is given.

Ophiorrhiza gajureliana (Rubiaceae): a new species from Arunachal Pradesh, India

“…shiyomiense Hareesh & M. Sabu, the number of taxa increase to 52 taxa in India (Hareesh and Sabu 2022.). Out of 52 taxa, 25 species are endemic to India (Hareesh et al 2015) and among them, 16 taxa were endemic to South India, and six taxa were found in North-East India (Jeyaprakash and Balachandran 2023). In Assam, the genus is represented by Nine species (Brooah and Ahmed 2014, Bhuyan andBaruah, 2021, 2022).…”

“…In Assam, the genus is represented by Nine species (Brooah and Ahmed 2014, Bhuyan andBaruah, 2021, 2022). In Arunachal Pradesh, the genus is represented by 20 species (Hajra et al 1996, Jeyaprakash andBalachandran 2023).…”