Research Paper

Impatiens tajoensis (Balsaminaceae): A new species from Arunachal Pradesh, India

Umeshkumar L. Tiwari

Published on: 06 January 2023

Page: 39 - 43

DOI: 10.6165/tai.2023.68.39

Abstract

Impatiens tajoensis, a new species of Impatiens from East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, Eastern Himalaya is described. Detailed description, distribution and ecology along with illustration and photo plate are provided.

Keyword: Arunachal Pradesh, Impatiens nilalohitae, Impatiens adamowskiana, Impatiens stenanthaIndia, India

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