Jasminum pentaneurum Hand.-Mazz. (Oleaceae): An Addition to Indian Flora from Arunachal Pradesh, North East India

Abstract

A b s t r a c t A r t i c l e I n f oJasminum pentaneurum Hand.-Mazz. (Oleaceae) is reported for the first time in India from Arunachal Pradesh. This species differs from other Indian Jasminum spp. by bearing conspicuous leafy bracts at the base of the inflorescence. Detailed description along with notes on its habitat and ecology and photographs are provided for easy identification. Additionally, a comparison of the diagnostic characters between this species and other Indian species are made and also provided its conservations status.