Research Paper

A new species of Scurrula L. (Scurrulinae: Loranthaceae) from India

Lal Ji Singh, Vinay Ranjan, Anant Kumar, Gopal Krishna

Published on: 10 July 2025

Page: 459 - 469

DOI: 10.6165/tai.2025.70.459

Abstract

Scurrula neoraindica L.J. Singh,, V. Ranjan, Anant Kumar & G. Krishna (Loranthaceae) is described and illustrated from Neora Valley National Park of West Bengal, India as a new species along with an inventory of host species and conservation status. The new species closely resembles S. parasitica L. and S. paramjitii L.J. Singh of the sub-tribe Scurrulinae of Loranthaceae. However, the new species is distinct in morphology of vegetative and reproductive characters from all previously known species. A detailed description, photographs, distribution, illustrations, comparative table of key characters and an identification key to Scurrula species of India are provided.

Keyword: Gondwanan loranthstocks, Loranthaceae, new species, Parasitization and haustorial system, Scurrula neoraindica

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