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2 March 2015 Henckelia bracteata, a new species of Gesneriaceae from S Western Ghats, India, and lectotypification of Didymocarpus humboldtianus (H. humboldtiana)
A. P. Janeesha, Santhosh Nampy
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Abstract

Henckelia bracteata (Gesneriaceae), from the S Western Ghats in India, is described as new to science and illustrated. It is compared with the similar H. humboldtiana from S India and Sri Lanka. Its conservation status is assessed according to IUCN categories and criteria. The name Didymocarpus humboldtianus, the basionym of H. humboldtiana, is lectotypified.

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A. P. Janeesha and Santhosh Nampy "Henckelia bracteata, a new species of Gesneriaceae from S Western Ghats, India, and lectotypification of Didymocarpus humboldtianus (H. humboldtiana)," Willdenowia 45(1), 53-59, (2 March 2015). https://doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45105
Published: 2 March 2015
KEYWORDS
endemic
Kerala
Kottayam district
Kurisumala
Sri Lanka
taxonomy
Vagamon hills
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