Research Article | Published: 20 September 2021

Dentella cylindrica sp. nov. (Rubiaceae: Tribe Spermacoceae) from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Mudavath Chennakesavulu Naik and Lal Ji Singh

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 43 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 308-314 | 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2021-67UB28 | Cite this article

Abstract

Dentella cylindrica M.C. Naik and L.J. Singh from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India is described and illustrated as a new species. An illustration, images, and a key to the species of Dentella in India is provided.

Keywords

Dentella, New species, Rubiaceae, Rubioideae, Spermacoceae

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Naik, M.C. and Singh, L.J., 2020. Dentella cylindrica sp. nov. (Rubiaceae: Tribe Spermacoceae) from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 43(4), pp.308-314. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2021-67UB28

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 29 January 2021

Manuscript Revised on 19 August 2021

Manuscript Accepted on 22 August 2021

Manuscript Published on 20 September 2021

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