The genus Thesium L. (Santalaceae) in India: Addition of Thesium jarmilae Hendrych to the flora of India. Issue 1 (11th October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ghosh, Jayanta; Midday, Mrinmoy; Maity, Debabrata
• Is Part Of: Feddes repertorium. Volume 133:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 18
• Page End: 23
• Publication Date: 2021-10-11
• Subjects: hemi‐parasite -- host -- IUCN -- Sandalwood family -- Thesium; Botany -- Periodicals; Botany -- Classification -- Periodicals; Phytogeography -- Periodicals; 581.05
• DOI: 10.1002/fedr.202100016
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0014-8962

Abstract

Abstract: The genus Thesium (Santalaceae) is enumerated in India with seven species accepted. Thesium jarmilae, a root hemiparasitic member of the family is recorded from India for the first time from Sikkim Himalaya. The species can readily be distinguished from other members of the genus in India by its suprabasal bracts and fruits with conspicuous longitudinal veins. Taxonomy of T. jarmilae is discussed along with ecological notes, host specificity and IUCN conservation status in India. A dichotomous key is also provided.