Abstract

Ixora longibracteata has been rediscovered after its type collection from Jaldapara National Park, West Bengal, India, earlier known only from its type locality, Chittagong hill tracts in Bangladesh. This species is also reported here as an addition to the flora of India. Besides, hitherto undescribed morphology of fruit of this species is provided here in the description for the first time with photograph. A detailed description, illustration, photograph, distribution map and conservation status of the species are provided here to facilitate its easy identification.

Keyword: Bremekamp, Ixora, New Record, Rediscovery, Rubiaceae.