Notes on identity, distribution and typification of Merremia rajasthanensis (Convolvulaceae) an endemic species from India

S. B. Patil; R. M. Patel; A. R. G.  Simões; V. B. Shimpale

doi:10.22244/rheedea.2025.35.02.07

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Published: 30.06.2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2025.35.02.07

Keywords:

Lectotype, Recollection, Morning glory, Indian Desert

S. B. Patil

Department of Botany, The New College, Kolhapur, Maharashtra – 416012, India

R. M. Patel

Department of Botany, Government Science College, Gandhinagar, Gujarat – 382016, India

A. R. G. Simões

Africa & Madagascar Department, Missouri Botanical Garden, USA

V. B. Shimpale

Department of Botany, The New College, Kolhapur, Maharashtra – 416012, India

Abstract

Merremia rajasthanensis Bhandari (Convolvulaceae) is a rare endemic species of Indian deserts (Western India). During ongoing revisionary studies of Indian Merremia, it was re-collected, photographed and described. The conservation assessment and notes on its identity are provided in the present paper. It is also lectotypified during the present communication.

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Vol. 35 No. 2 (2025): Rheedea

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Typification/Combinations

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Patil , S. B., Patel , R. M., Simões , A. R. G., & Shimpale, V. B. (2025). Notes on identity, distribution and typification of Merremia rajasthanensis (Convolvulaceae) an endemic species from India. Rheedea, 35(2), 96-102. https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2025.35.02.07

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