The genus Thesium L. (Santalaceae) in India: Addition of Thesium jarmilae Hendrych to the flora of India

The genus Thesium (Santalaceae) is enumerated in India with seven species accepted. Thesium jarmilae, a root hemiparasitic member of the family is recorded from India for the first time from Sikkim Himalaya. The species can readily be distinguished from other members of the genus in India by its sup...

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Published in:Feddes repertorium 2022-03, Vol.133 (1), p.18-23
Main Authors: Ghosh, Jayanta, Midday, Mrinmoy, Maity, Debabrata
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Conservation status
hemi‐parasite
host
Host specificity
IUCN
Sandalwood family
Santalaceae
Thesium
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Summary:The genus Thesium (Santalaceae) is enumerated in India with seven species accepted. Thesium jarmilae, a root hemiparasitic member of the family is recorded from India for the first time from Sikkim Himalaya. The species can readily be distinguished from other members of the genus in India by its suprabasal bracts and fruits with conspicuous longitudinal veins. Taxonomy of T. jarmilae is discussed along with ecological notes, host specificity and IUCN conservation status in India. A dichotomous key is also provided.
ISSN:0014-8962
1522-239X
DOI:10.1002/fedr.202100016