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- Title
Rhizophora mucronata var. alokii - a new variety of mangrove species from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India (Rhizophoraceae).
- Authors
Ragavan, P.; Mohan, P. M.; Jayaraj, R. S. C.; Ravichandran, K.; Saravanan, S.
- Abstract
Rhizophora mucronata var. alokii (Rhizophoraceae), a new variety of Rhizophora from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, is described and illustrated. The new variety is remarkable in having four stamens, laterally folded leaves, a short peduncle, thick leathery petals, and a four-sided ovary with a sessile style. A key for the species of Rhizophora of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is also provided.
- Subjects
ANDAMAN &; Nicobar Islands (India); RHIZOPHORA mucronata; PLANT species diversity; MANGROVE plants; STAMEN; FLOWER petals; PLANT morphology
- Publication
PhytoKeys, 2015, Issue 52, p95
- ISSN
1314-2011
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3897/phytokeys.52.5037