Ophiorrhiza jacobii (Rubiaceae) sp. nov. from Western Ghats, India

Ophiorrhiza jacobii (Rubiaceae) is described as a new species from Western Ghats, Kerala, India. The new species is similar to O. pseudofasciculata in its pubescent habit, densely pubescent terminal capitate cyme with linear lanceolate bract and bracteoles, stipules with bifid apex, etc., but differ...

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Published in:Nordic journal of botany 2018-01, Vol.36 (1_2), p.n/a
Main Authors: Hareesh, Vadakkoot Sankaran, Salish, Menachery Johnson, Wu, Lei, Joseph, Ginu, Sabu, Mamiyil
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Flowers
New species
Physical characteristics
Rubiaceae
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Summary:Ophiorrhiza jacobii (Rubiaceae) is described as a new species from Western Ghats, Kerala, India. The new species is similar to O. pseudofasciculata in its pubescent habit, densely pubescent terminal capitate cyme with linear lanceolate bract and bracteoles, stipules with bifid apex, etc., but differs in having decumbent stem, ovate to broadly ovate stipules, shorter peduncle, pink corolla without white patches and with bulged throat of the tube, glabrous style of long‐styled flower and obcordate capsules. A detailed description, distribution, ecology, phenology and relevant taxonomic notes are provided along with colour illustrations.
ISSN:0107-055X
1756-1051
DOI:10.1111/njb.01519