Circumscription of Gentiana harwanensis (Gentianaceae) and its addition to the flora of Eastern Himalaya

Debabrata Maity*, Mrinmoy Midday & Jayanta Ghosh

Published on : 31-Dec-2019

DOI : https://dx.doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2019.29.4.06

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Abstract

Gentiana harwanensis G.Singh is reported for the first time from Eastern Himalaya. This taxon has been treated earlier as a subspecies of Gentiana capitata. It is reinstated here as a distinct species. A detailed description, photo plate, notes on distribution and habitat are provided for easy identification.