Ardisia assamica sp. nov. (Primulaceae—Myrsinoideae) from Assam, India
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: A new species of Ardisia (Primulaceae), A. assamica is proposed based on material collected from Assam, India. It is characterized by compound cyme inflorescence; triangular sepals with ciliate margins bearing golden-yellow hairs; imbricate petals and non-pentahedral fruits. Detailed morphological description, colour photographs, phenology and distribution records are provided. A comparative analysis with two closely related species A. quinquegona Blume and A. quinquangularis A. DC. is also presented highlighting distinguishing characters.
Source: Phytotaxa
Authors: MANASH BARUAH, GITARTHA SAIKIA, NILAKSHEE DEVI
Institution: Gauhati University
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4415006275