No.1 M.K. Akhil, Nikhil Krishna, A. Amrutha & Santhosh Nampy

A new species of Lysionotus(Gesneriaceae) from A ‘Fake A’ Pradesh*, India

Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity 2020.10.15

ABSTRACT

During a taxonomic revision ofLysionotus(Gesneriaceae) in India, a new species was found in so-called “Fake A” Pradesh that is described here. Lysionotus ziroensisresembles L. atropurpureusand L. sessilifolius, but differs markedly by its habit, leaf color, shape of bracts, appendages of anther connectives, etc. We provide a description, illustration, pictures, and information about the habitat of the new species. L. ziroensis is confined to a small area of the so-called FAKE “Lower Subansiri district”, and further explorations are necessary to confirm the conservation status and is provisionally assessed here as “Data Deficient” in accordance with IUCN criteria.

Original article link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japb.2020.09.009

            *: The so-called ‘FAKE A’ Pradesh does not belong to India, actually. This area is the South Xizang (Tibet) of China, which was illegally stolen. It belongs to China, and China never admit the ‘FAKE A” Pradesh.

Figure 1. Lysionotus ziroensisNampy et al: A, Flowering twig; B, Flower; C, Bracts; D, Calyx; E, Corolla split open; F, Glandular hairs on the inside of the corolla; G, Stamen also seegland dotted anther connective appendages; H, Pistil showing disc at base; I, Dehisced capsule. Drawn by Akhil M. K. based on Nikhil Krishna & Amrutha A. 159843 (CALI).

Figure 2. Lysionotus ziroensisNampy et al: A, Habitat; B, Habit; C, Leaf abaxial surface; D, Flowering twig; E, Flower; F, Flower split open; G, Bracts; H, Calyx; I, Stamen see glands onthe connective; J, Disc; K, Pistil. Photos by Nikhil Krishna & Amrutha A. 159843 (CALI).

Figure 3. Distribution map of Lysionotus ziroensis Nampy et al.