|
|
|
2. Argyreia nasirii D. Austin, nom. nov. (Fig. 1, A).
Vern.: Nag Doom
DANIEL F. AUSTIN
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA
Lettsomia thomsonii Clarke
Lianas. Stems woody at base, sparsely pubescent. Leaves ovate-lanceolate, cordate basally, acute apically. Flowers in capitate cymose inflorescences, the bracts spathulate-oblong, sparsely villose, 9-12 mm long, caducous. Sepals ovate, acute, 12-20 mm long, densely appressed hirsute. Corolla lavender to rose-purple, 5-5.5 cm long, pubescent outside. Fruit an indehiscent berry, dry.
Fl. Per.: January.
Type: Based on several collections from Gharwal to Sikkim.
Kashmir: C-7 Mirpur Dist., Baghsar, c. 4000 ft., Jan Mohd. (RAW). Distribution: Pakistan, India to Sikkim.
Clarke’s specific name cannot be transferred to Argyreia because of the existence of Argyreia thomsonii Craib in Kew Bull. 422.1911.
| Related Links (opens in a new window) |
|
Treatments in Other Floras @ www.efloras.org
Other Databases
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
