A new variety of Musa sikkimensis Kurz and notes on the taxonomic identity and history of Musa sikkimensis (Musaceae) from North-East India. Issue 1 (2nd January 2016) - Joe, Alfred
Abstract : A new variety of Musa sikkimensis is described here as M. sikkimensis var. simmondsii . Notes on taxonomic identity and history of M. sikkimensis are provided. Isoneotype for M. sikkimensis and lectotype for Musa hookerii are designated. Detailed description, photographs and notes on distribution and ecology of both the taxa are provided for easy identification.