Rhizophora mucronata var. alokii – a new variety of mangrove species from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India (Rhizophoraceae)

By

Ragavan, P.
Mohan, P M
Jayaraj, R. S. C.
Ravichandran, K.
Saravanan, S.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2015

Original Publication

PhytoKeys

Volume

52

Pages

95-103

Subjects

Andaman and Nicobar Islands , India , new variety , Rhizophora mucronata var. alokii , Rhizophoraceae

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers [2010]-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.52.5037

 

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.