Sonerila longipedunculata sp. nov., a new species of Melastomataceae from the southern Western Ghats, India, with additional notes and lectotypification of Sonerila travancorica
A new species of Melastomataceae, Sonerila longipedunculata Resmi & Nampy sp. nov., is described from the southern Western Ghats, India. It is morphologically close to S. travancorica, but differs by the tuberous root stock, fleshy stems, ovate to cordate lamina, longer, angular peduncles, 3-rib...
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| description | A new species of Melastomataceae, Sonerila longipedunculata Resmi & Nampy sp. nov., is described from the southern Western Ghats, India. It is morphologically close to S. travancorica, but differs by the tuberous root stock, fleshy stems, ovate to cordate lamina, longer, angular peduncles, 3-ribbed hypanthium, ovate-elliptic petals, acute anthers, and 3-ribbed capsules. Detailed description, distribution map, and photographic images are provided. The morphological differences with relevant species are discussed. The status of the new species is provisionally assessed here as ‘critically endangered’ according to IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria. The name Sonerila travancorica is lectotypified and its identity is discussed. The status of Sonerila longipetiolata is discussed and is synonymised under S. travancorica. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-48b019ab79a544e18c3fc524dbf4b4342022-12-21T20:07:15ZengConsortium of European Natural History MuseumsEuropean Journal of Taxonomy2118-97732021-02-01733110.5852/ejt.2021.733.1231Sonerila longipedunculata sp. nov., a new species of Melastomataceae from the southern Western Ghats, India, with additional notes and lectotypification of Sonerila travancoricaSekarathil Resmi0Santhosh Nampy1Department of Botany, University of Calicut, Malappuram District, Kerala – 673 635, IndiaDepartment of Botany, University of Calicut, Malappuram District, Kerala – 673 635, IndiaA new species of Melastomataceae, Sonerila longipedunculata Resmi & Nampy sp. nov., is described from the southern Western Ghats, India. It is morphologically close to S. travancorica, but differs by the tuberous root stock, fleshy stems, ovate to cordate lamina, longer, angular peduncles, 3-ribbed hypanthium, ovate-elliptic petals, acute anthers, and 3-ribbed capsules. Detailed description, distribution map, and photographic images are provided. The morphological differences with relevant species are discussed. The status of the new species is provisionally assessed here as ‘critically endangered’ according to IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria. The name Sonerila travancorica is lectotypified and its identity is discussed. The status of Sonerila longipetiolata is discussed and is synonymised under S. travancorica.https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/view/1231SonerileaeKeralaSonerila longipetiolatatuberousSouth Wayanad forest division |
| spellingShingle | Sekarathil Resmi Santhosh Nampy Sonerila longipedunculata sp. nov., a new species of Melastomataceae from the southern Western Ghats, India, with additional notes and lectotypification of Sonerila travancorica European Journal of Taxonomy Sonerileae Kerala Sonerila longipetiolata tuberous South Wayanad forest division |
| title | Sonerila longipedunculata sp. nov., a new species of Melastomataceae from the southern Western Ghats, India, with additional notes and lectotypification of Sonerila travancorica |
| title_full | Sonerila longipedunculata sp. nov., a new species of Melastomataceae from the southern Western Ghats, India, with additional notes and lectotypification of Sonerila travancorica |
| title_fullStr | Sonerila longipedunculata sp. nov., a new species of Melastomataceae from the southern Western Ghats, India, with additional notes and lectotypification of Sonerila travancorica |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sonerila longipedunculata sp. nov., a new species of Melastomataceae from the southern Western Ghats, India, with additional notes and lectotypification of Sonerila travancorica |
| title_short | Sonerila longipedunculata sp. nov., a new species of Melastomataceae from the southern Western Ghats, India, with additional notes and lectotypification of Sonerila travancorica |
| title_sort | sonerila longipedunculata sp nov a new species of melastomataceae from the southern western ghats india with additional notes and lectotypification of sonerila travancorica |
| topic | Sonerileae Kerala Sonerila longipetiolata tuberous South Wayanad forest division |
| url | https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/view/1231 |
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