Strobilanthes pushpagiriensis (Acanthaceae): a new species from Western Ghats, India

Abstract

A new species of Strobilanthes collected from Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka, India is described here as S. pushpagiriensis. It is closely allied to S. anamallaica and S. ciliata in having two distinct small leafy bracts at the middle of the peduncle, but differs from them in having dense grayish-white hairs throughout, linear-lanceolate leaves with 9-11 pairs of secondary veins, 2-3 spikes per peduncle and linear-lanceolate densely glandular hairy bracts. Detailed description, distribution, conservation status, illustration and photographs are provided.

Comparative Leaf Anatomy and Micromorphology of Asystasia Gangetica T.ANDERSON Subsp. Micrantha (Nees) Ensermu and Rhinacanthus Nasutus (L.) Kurz (Justiciinae, Acanthaceae) From Peninsular Malaysia

“…Thus, giving good criteria to recognize each species studied. A previous study conducted by Patil & Patil (2011) on 22 species of the family Acanthaceae reported the presence of hypostoma-tic and diacytic stomata. Besides, preliminary studies by Metcalfe & Chalk (1965) also recorded the presence of diacytic type stomata either on both surfaces of the epidermis (amphistomatic) or on the apical epidermal layer only (hypostomatic), thereby giving evidence of the presence of amphistomatic and diacytic type of stomata in all species studied.…”

A review on critically endangered species of Acanthacea: <em>Justicia beddomei </em>(Clarke) bennet: An immune booster

“…The characteristic features of the family Acanthaceae are the presence of cystoliths in leaf lamina and petiole. But in J. beddomei these characteristic cystoliths are absent 15 . There is no further anatomical or pharmacognostical studies about this plant reported yet.…”

The morphological characterization, chemical composition and biological activity of barleria albostellata (Acanthaceae).

“…These crystals form an essential component in the taxonomic account of Acanthaceae, as this is the only family found within the Lamiales that comprise of cystoliths . They differ in nature, size, shape, colour, and occurrence throughout the family and can occur singly, double or triple (Patil and Patil, 2011). Cystoliths, can serve as a deterrent against insects and large grazing herbivores, and the quantity of the crystals can determine defence resilience and efficiency (da Costa et al, 2009).…”

“…Cystoliths, can serve as a deterrent against insects and large grazing herbivores, and the quantity of the crystals can determine defence resilience and efficiency (da Costa et al, 2009). The occurrence of cystoliths and stomata which are caryophyllaceous in Acanthaceae, is a diagnostic characteristic to the family (Inamdar, 1970;Patil and Patil, 2011;.…”