Research Paper

Two new species of Henckelia (Gesneriaceae) from Arunachal Himalayas

Krishna Chowlu, Rohan Maity, Akshath Shenoy, Sudhansu Sekhar Dash

Published on: 19 March 2026

Page: 227 - 236

DOI: 10.6165/tai.2026.71.227

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    Abstract

    In-course of taxonomic studies on the family Gesneriaceae, two new gesneriad species belonging to the genus Henckelia, are described here from Eastern Himalayan state Arunachal Pradesh. Detailed descriptions, coloured photo-plates, and illustrations are provided herewith for their easy identification along with taxonomic notes on their morphology, similarities with allied species, and distinguishing characters from the same.

    Keyword: Arunachal Pradesh, Henckelia clarkei, Henckelia zingnui, India, Indian Himalayan Region (IHR)

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