Abstract
A new variety, Jatropha nana var bengalense, is described from West Bengal, India, with illustrations.
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Fig. 1
Jatropha nana Dalzell & A. Gibson var. bengalense a. Habit b. Stipule c. Male flower c.i. Male flower (splitted open) c.ii. Calyx c.iii. Petal (ventral face) c.iv. Stamens (ventral & dorsal view) d. Bract e. Female flower e.i. Female flower (splitted open) e.ii. Calyx e.iii. Petal (ventral face) e.iv. Pistil e.v. Stigma e.vi. T.S. of ovary f. Fruit g. Seed
Plate. 1
Jatrpha nana Dalzell & A. Gibson var. bengalense A. Habit B. Plant with root C. Stipules D. Inflorescence E. Portion of inflorescence with central female flower F. Male flower G. Female flower H. Fruit I. Seeds with caruncle