Typhonium morangense (Araceae), a new species from the tropical forest of Eastern Nepal

By

Ojha, Rijan
Rai, Sudeep
Schneider, Harald

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2025

Original Publication

PhytoKeys

Volume

252

Pages

1--7

Subjects

Bulbils , Koshi Province , Morang , Typhonium inopinatum

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers [2010]-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.252.134081

 

Abstract

A new species of the aroid genus Typhonium Schott has been discovered in Eastern Nepal. This species, named Typhonium morangense R.Ojha & S.Rai, is described based on comparative morphological examinations with closely related species from the Indian subcontinent. The new species is currently known only from Pathari Shanishchare Municipality in the Morang district of Eastern Nepal. It is the second species of Typhonium observed in Nepal, and the only one endemic to the country. A detailed description, color plate, geographic distribution, phenology, and morphological comparison of the new species with morphologically close species are provided. Given its restricted range and the low number of individuals observed in the wild, this species requires special attention from conservation biologists working in Eastern Nepal.