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Rediscovery of Blumea riparia var. megacephala (Asteraceae) from India after eight decades

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Blumea riparia var. megacephala Randeria (Asteraceae: Inuleae) has been recollected from India after 87 years. This study provides details on its current status, a complete description, a distribution map, colour photographs, and an identification key to the varieties of Blumea riparia DC. In addition, an error in the type citation is corrected in accordance with the Madrid Code, and the name B. megacephala (Randeria) C. C. Chang & Y. Q. Tseng is treated as a synonym.

Source: Discover Plants.

DOI: 10.1007/s44372-026-01024-x

Authors: Sushant Sunil More, Imnawapang Jamir, Ajay Natha Gangurde, Rahul L. Zanan

Institutions: Homi Bhabha National Institute, Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, Mizoram University

Language: English

Topic: Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7225457123

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