A REASSESSMENT OF THE STATUS OF THREE TAXA WITHIN THE RHODODENDRON FORMOSUM COMPLEX (ERICACEAE: SUBSECT. MADDENIA) FROM NORTHEAST INDIA

Authors

  • A. A. Mao Botanical Survey of India
  • D. K. Roy Botanical Survey of India
  • K. Rushforth The Shippen Ashill

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1017/S096042861700018X

Keywords:

Maddenia , Northeast India, Rhododendron formosum complex, Rhododendron inaequale , Rhododendron iteophyllum

Abstract

A taxonomic investigation of the Rhododendron formosum complex in Northeast India was carried out. Both Rhododendron iteophyllum Hutch. and Rhododendron inaequale Hutch. are reinstated as distinct species using taxonomic characters based on comparing living plants. Detailed taxonomic accounts of Rhododendron formosum, R. iteophyllum and R. inaequale are provided, along with photographic illustrations.

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Published

2017-07-17

Issue

Vol. 74 No. 3 (2017)

Section

Original Research Articles

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