Combretum shivannae (Combretaceae), a new species from India

The new species Combretum shivannae is described and illustrated. It grows in evergreen forest in Uttar Kannada district, Karnataka, India. It differs from C. malabaricum in its pubescent stem, densely hairy bracts, long hypanthium and style and white petals. C. shivannae can also be differentiated...

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Published in:Kew bulletin 2015-09, Vol.70 (3), p.1-5, Article 33
Main Authors: Gholave, A. R., Kambale, S. S., Lekhak, M. M., Yadav, S. R.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biomedical and Life Sciences
Life Sciences
Plant Ecology
Plant Sciences
Plant Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography
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Summary:The new species Combretum shivannae is described and illustrated. It grows in evergreen forest in Uttar Kannada district, Karnataka, India. It differs from C. malabaricum in its pubescent stem, densely hairy bracts, long hypanthium and style and white petals. C. shivannae can also be differentiated from C. indicum in having a shorter and included style, included stamens and subulate bracts.
ISSN:0075-5974
1874-933X
DOI:10.1007/s12225-015-9582-9