Research Paper

Notes on Musa rubra Kurz (Musaceae) and reduction of M. laterita Cheesman as conspecific

Alfred Joe, Puravannoor Edakkattillam Sreejith and Mamiyil Sabu

Published on: 11 March 2016

Page: 34 - 40

DOI: 10.6165/tai.2016.61.34

Abstract

Notes on taxonomic identity and history of M. rubra is provided and lectotype is designated here. Detailed description, photographs and illustration are provided for easy identification. M. laterita is treated as conspecific to M. rubra.

Keyword: Manipur, Mizoram,Musa, M. laterita,M. rubra, typification

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