A new species Dendrophthoe laljii (Loranthaceae) infesting Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. (Moraceae) in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Abstract

Dendrophthoe laljii sp. nov. (Loranthaceae) from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, is described as an aerial branch hemiparasite on Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. (Moraceae). The notes on conservation status and germination ecology were also depicted in this study. Apparently, this species resembles D. curvata (Blume) Miq, but strictly differs in vegetative morphology and floral characteristics. A taxonomic key to the species of Dendrophthoe Mart. in India is also provided.

Keywords

• Gondwana stock
• Hemiparasite
• Loranthaceae
• Showy mistletoe
• Taxonomy