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Notes on the correct identity of <i>Ceratostylis siamensis</i> (Epidendroideae: Podochileae) from India

Authors

  • Shuvadip Sarkar
  • D.K. Agrawala
  • D. Maity
  • M. Khanal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15517/lank.v24i2.55730

Keywords:

Arunachal Pradesh, Ceratostylis himalaica, misidentification, orchids, taxonomy

Abstract

While conducting taxonomic studies on the tribe Podochileae (Orchidaceae) for the Flora of India, two species, Ceratostylis siamensis and Ceratostylis himalaica have been examined using types, protologues, fresh specimens, and authentic herbarium collections. Ceratostylis siamensis was previously reported and documented in Arunachal Pradesh, India. However, we determined upon closer examination that this record was based on erroneous identification. The correct identity of this species is C. himalaica. Consequently, Ceratostylis siamensis is excluded from the flora of India.

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Author Biographies

Shuvadip Sarkar

Central National Herbarium, Botanical Survey of India, Howrah‒711103, West Bengal

D.K. Agrawala

Botanical Survey of India, CGO Complex, 3rd MSO building, Salt Lake, Kolkata‒700064, West Bengal.

D. Maity

Taxonomy and Biosystematics Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, 35, Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata‒7000019, West Bengal.

M. Khanal

Taxonomy and Biodiversity Laboratory, Department of Botany, Sikkim University, 6th mile, Samdur, Gangtok‒737102, Sikkim

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2024-06-17

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Sarkar, S., AGRAWALA, D. K., Maity, D. ., & Khanal, M. . (2024). Notes on the correct identity of &lt;i&gt;Ceratostylis siamensis&lt;/i&gt; (Epidendroideae: Podochileae) from India. Lankesteriana: International Journal on Orchidology, 24(2), 123–129. https://doi.org/10.15517/lank.v24i2.55730