Reinstatement and lectotypification of Uraria pulchra (Leguminosae-Papilionoideae)

Abstract

Uraria pulchra has been considered as a synonym of U. lacei since 1987. In the present investigation, U. pulchra is reinstated as a separate taxon. The morphological differences between the two species are described and illustrated with photographs. A specimen housed at ABD is selected as the lectotype. A key to the species of the genus Uraria in India is provided.