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Plant Science Today (PST)

SPECIAL ISSUE: Plant systematics

Vol. 9 No. sp1 (2022)

Two new distribution records of Strobilanthes Blume (Acanthaceae) for Assam, India

DOI
https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.1685
Submitted
20 January 2022
Published
03-04-2022

Abstract

Two species of Strobilanthes Blume (Acanthaceae), S. anisophylla (Wall. ex Hook.) T. Anderson and S. sabiniana (Wall. ex Lindl.) Nees are added as a new distribution records for Assam from Manas Biosphere Reserve. Detailed description, taxonomic notes, geographical distribution map and habitat are provided, accompanied by photographic images to facilitate easy identification of the species.

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