First record of a less known Asian moonflower (Ipomoea aspera: Convolvulaceae) from India

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Published: 30.06.2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2019.29.3.05
Keywords:
Ipomoea, Sect. Calonyction, Moon Flower, New record, Pollination syndrome

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H. A. Barbhuiya
Landscape and Cosmetic Maintenance Section, Architectural and Structural Engineering Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra– 400 085, India.
C. K. Salunkhe
Landscape and Cosmetic Maintenance Section, Architectural and Structural Engineering Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai, Maharashtra– 400 085, India.
D. Verma
Botanical Survey of India, Northern Regional Centre, Dehradun, Uttarakhand– 248 195, India.
S. Dey
Department of Botany, Nagaland University, Lumami, Nagaland– 798 627, India.

Abstract

Ipomoea aspera (Choisy) Vatke, an Asian moonflower is reported here for the first time from India. A brief description of the plant along with photographs and distribution map are provided to facilitate its future unambiguous identification. Its taxonomic relationships with other closely allied taxa are examined and discussed. 

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Vol. 29 No. 3 (2019): Rheedea

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New Reports
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Barbhuiya , H. A., Salunkhe, . C. K., Verma , D., & Dey, S. (2019). First record of a less known Asian moonflower (Ipomoea aspera: Convolvulaceae) from India. Rheedea, 29(3), 218-221. https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2019.29.3.05

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