A New Species of Piper L. (Piperaceae) from Arunachal Pradesh, India

Gajurel P.R., Rethy P. & Y. Kumar

Published on : 31-Dec-2007

DOI : https://dx.doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2007.17.1&2.09

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Abstract

Piper nirjulianum Gajurel, Rethyet Kumar, a new species from Arunachal Pradesh, North East India is described and illustrated. This species is most allied to P. arunachalensis Gajurel et al. but differs in having coriaceous leaves, three mucilage canalled stem, dithecous anthers and two stamens.