Two new heterotypic synonyms in Lepidagathis Willd. (Acanthaceae: Barlerieae) from India
Gnanasekaran G.,
King A.F.J.,
Mitta M.N.
et al.
Abstract:In the present article, two very recently described new species of Lepidagathis Willd. (Acanthaceae: Barlerieae), L. decumbens Dhatchan. & Soosairaj and L. rajasekharae K.Prasad & A.M.Reddy from India are recognised conspecific and their names are treated as heterotypic synonyms of L. diffusa C.B.Clarke and L. fasciculata (Retz.) Nees, respectively.Evidence to support this conclusion is provided by an updated description, comparing the diagnostic features of these species based on recent observations, type det… Show more
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