{"title":"Chrysojasminum subhumile (Oleaceae): A New Record for the Flora of Bhutan","authors":"Gyeltshen, Tenzin Wangpo, Kinlay Wangdi, Tshewang Tenzin, Dhan Bdr. Gurung, Phuentsho, Rinchen Dorji","doi":"10.1002/fedr.70096","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fedr.70096","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p><i>Chrysojasminum subhumile</i> (W.W.Sm.) Banfi & Galasso is reported as a new record for the flora of Bhutan based on recent collections from Mongar and Samdrup Jongkhar districts. The species is distinguished from the only previously recorded Bhutanese congener, <i>Chrysojasminum humile</i>, by its 2–5-foliolate leaves, leaf blades 1–13 cm long, cymes arranged in panicles with 10–30 flowers, and pedicels 0.5–7 cm long. In Bhutan, it occurs on steep slopes in mixed grassland and shrubland elevations of 1243–1739 m and was observed in Mongar in association with the critically endangered orchid <i>Paphiopedilum fairrieanum</i>. This finding extends the known distribution of the species to Bhutan and increases the number of <i>Chrysojasminum</i> species in the country to two. The record highlights the floristic importance of eastern Bhutan and emphasizes the need for continued taxonomic exploration in the region.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":53662,"journal":{"name":"Feddes Repertorium","volume":"137 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147686875","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A New Variety of Notoseris scandens (Asteraceae) From Eastern Himalayas, Arunachal Pradesh, India","authors":"Krishna Chowlu, Chandramohan Kolagani, Simanta Taid","doi":"10.1002/fedr.70095","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fedr.70095","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p><i>Notoseris scandens</i> (Hook.f.) N.Kilian var. <i>arunachalensis</i>, a new variety from the Eastern Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh state, is described and illustrated. A detailed description, ecology and distribution, phenology, and comparable characters with allied species are provided here.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":53662,"journal":{"name":"Feddes Repertorium","volume":"137 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147685971","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shivam Kishwan, Tejas U. Thackeray, Navendu V. Page
{"title":"Stauranthera aureoglossa, a New Species of Gesneriaceae From Arunachal Pradesh, India","authors":"Shivam Kishwan, Tejas U. Thackeray, Navendu V. Page","doi":"10.1002/fedr.70093","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fedr.70093","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A new species in genus <i>Stauranthera</i> Benth. is described from Arunachal Pradesh, India. <i>S. aureoglossa</i> sp. <i>nov</i>. is a caulescent herb found in moist and shady streams of mid-elevation forests of Upper Subansiri District. It can be distinguished from the other species in the genus based on a combination of morphological characters such as distinctly 2-lipped, tubular-campanulate, spurless corolla, with yellow, raised papillose patch on the inside of the lower lip of corolla. Color plates of this taxon, along with those of the other two species of <i>Stauranthera</i> reported from India are provided for easy identification.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":53662,"journal":{"name":"Feddes Repertorium","volume":"137 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147685968","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Diego Ferreira da Silva, Mayk Honório, José Roberto Ferraz, Elson Felipe Sandoli Rosseto, Martin Acosta Oliveira, Marcos Silveira, Efraín L. Freire-Mayorga, João Marcelo Alvarenga Braga
{"title":"Taxonomic Updates of Thismia pseudomelanomitra (Thismiaceae) Reveal an Old Acquaintance From the Ecuadorian Amazon","authors":"Diego Ferreira da Silva, Mayk Honório, José Roberto Ferraz, Elson Felipe Sandoli Rosseto, Martin Acosta Oliveira, Marcos Silveira, Efraín L. Freire-Mayorga, João Marcelo Alvarenga Braga","doi":"10.1002/fedr.70080","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fedr.70080","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The Amazon Basin is home to the world's greatest terrestrial biodiversity, but many plant groups remain poorly studied. One example is the mycoheterotrophic genus <i>Thismia</i> (Thismiaceae), which is notable for its highly specialized floral morphology and ephemeral life cycles, making it difficult to detect in the field and limiting its representation in scientific collections. Here, we report the first confirmed record of <i>Thismia pseudomelanomitra</i> in the Ecuadorian Amazon and expand its known distribution to the Brazilian State of Acre. Our study is based on a comprehensive review of herbarium specimens (AAU, RB, UFACPZ) and photographic records from iNaturalist.org. We also provide the first morphological description of its fruits and seeds, a distribution map, and an identification key for Ecuadorian species. Morphological comparisons reveal significant differences from related taxa, particularly <i>T. melanomitra</i> and specimens previously assigned to <i>T. singeri</i>. These findings highlight the role of citizen science and integrative approaches in documenting rare taxa and advancing conservation strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":53662,"journal":{"name":"Feddes Repertorium","volume":"137 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/fedr.70080","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147686851","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Third-Step Lectotypification of Meconopsis horridula (Papaveraceae) and Notes on Its Conservation Status From Indian Himalaya","authors":"Subhajit Lahiri, Monalisa Das, Phani Bhusan Sahoo, Sudhansu Sekhar Dash","doi":"10.1002/fedr.70092","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fedr.70092","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The third-step lectotype of the name <i>Meconopsis horridula</i> (Papaveraceae) is designated here, and its threat status has been assessed in the Indian context by following the IUCN guidelines.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":53662,"journal":{"name":"Feddes Repertorium","volume":"137 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147686976","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Micromorphological Characterization of Astragalus chamaephaca (Fabaceae) With Observations on Pollen Viability","authors":"Fatma Taeb Dişli","doi":"10.1002/fedr.70091","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fedr.70091","url":null,"abstract":"<p><i>Astragalus chamaephaca</i> Freyn is a geographically restricted endemic species of Central Anatolia assigned to sect. <i>Macrosemium</i> Bunge. Detailed micromorphological data for this taxon have remained limited. This study provides a comprehensive account of pollen morphology, pollen viability, seed surface ornamentation, and indumentum characters based on LM and scanning electron microscopy and compares the results with published data for <i>A. paradoxus</i> Bunge, the second member of the section. Pollen grains are trizonocolporate, isopolar, subprolate (P/E = 1.42), with perforate ornamentation at the polar region and to microreticulate–perforate sculpture toward the equatorial region. Seed coat ornamentation is reticulate–rugulate, and seeds are oblate in lateral view. Indumentum is markedly reduced and restricted to sparsely distributed simple basifixed hairs on the calyx teeth. Comparative evaluation indicates consistent differences between the two species, particularly in leaflet morphology, legume indumentum, and seed shape, whereas pollen and seed surface characters conform to the general pattern observed in the genus. TTC staining revealed predominantly unstained pollen grains, suggesting low detectable metabolic activity in the examined dried material. While these findings do not directly reflect fertilization capacity, they provide baseline data for future reproductive studies. Overall, the combined structural evidence supports the current placement of <i>A</i>. <i>chamaephaca</i> within sect. <i>Macrosemium</i>.</p>","PeriodicalId":53662,"journal":{"name":"Feddes Repertorium","volume":"137 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/fedr.70091","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147685946","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Morphological Characterization of a Lesser Known Species Zygophyllum olivieri (DC.) Christenh. & Byng in India","authors":"C. S. Purohit, Amit Kumar, S. L. Meena","doi":"10.1002/fedr.70094","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fedr.70094","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p><i>Zygophyllum olivieri</i> (DC.) Christenh. & Byng is a spiny herbaceous plant found in the arid and semi-arid biomes of the Middle East. Although some sources claim that this taxon is reported from India, the authors could not trace any herbarium sheet in any major herbaria of India. In this study, <i>Z. olivieri</i> was traced to the Bikaner district of Rajasthan, the state where more than 60% of its area lies under the vast Indian desert characterized by very low rainfall and perpetual dryness. This paper deals with its identification keys, plant description, distribution map, and photoplate for its easy identification.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":53662,"journal":{"name":"Feddes Repertorium","volume":"137 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147685947","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Agapetes wardii W.W. Sm.—A New Addition to the Flora of India From Changlang, Arunachal Pradesh, India","authors":"Vinay Kumar Sahani, Lemmem Gammi, Minom Pertin, Dipanwita Banik","doi":"10.1002/fedr.70085","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fedr.70085","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Red, occasionally pinkish red to rarely pinkish white flowered epiphytic shrub <i>Agapetes wardii</i> W.W. Sm. is reported as a new addition to the Flora of India from Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh. Although similar to the species <i>Agapetes hosseana</i> Diels<i>, Agapetes mannii</i> Hemsl. and <i>Agapetes buxifolia</i> Nutt. ex Hook.f., it differs from the former two in possessing elliptic to lanceolate leaves with acute to acuminate apex, and ecalcarate to occasionally calcarate spurred anthers. <i>Agapetes wardii</i> differs from <i>Agapetes buxifolia</i> by its filiform filaments that is 1.2–1.5 times larger than the anthers and by its entire leaf lamina. The species is cited with the studied taxonomic literature. A detailed description along with habitat notes, and specimens examined, is provided for the first time from India.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":53662,"journal":{"name":"Feddes Repertorium","volume":"137 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147614920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"New Ecological Records of Cladosporium From Rhizosphere in the North-Western Himalaya","authors":"Shivani Digra, Skarma Nonzom","doi":"10.1002/fedr.70073","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/fedr.70073","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Cold-arid environments represent underexplored ecosystems that harbor a rich diversity of extremophilic microorganisms, including fungi with biotechnological potential. In the present study, two species of <i>Cladosporium</i> viz., <i>C. xanthochromaticum</i> and <i>C. tenuissimum</i> were isolated from the rhizospheric soil of <i>Elaeagnus angustifolia</i> L. growing in the cold-desert region of Ladakh, India. Morphological and cultural characteristics combined with molecular and phylogenetic analyses were used for their identification and characterization. <i>C. xanthochromaticum</i> is being reported for the first time from the rhizospheric soil and the North-Western Himalaya of India, while <i>C. tenuissimum</i> for the first time from the rhizospheric soil of the selected plant. These findings significantly contribute to the understanding of fungal biodiversity adaptation in cold-arid soils and highlight the survival capabilities of <i>Cladosporium</i> species in diverse, harsh environments.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":53662,"journal":{"name":"Feddes Repertorium","volume":"137 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147614932","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}