A new species of genus Dendrophthoe Mart. (Lorantheae-Loranthaceae) from the Peninsular India

Abstract

Dendrophthoe gamblei (Loranthaceae) a new species from the Peninsular India is described and illustrated along with conservation status. Apparently, new species is similar to Dendrophthoe memecylifolia (Wight and Arn.) Danser but strictly differs in respect to its morphology of vegetative and floral characters. A taxonomic key to the species of Dendrophthoe Mart. from India is also provided.

Keywords

• Dendrophthoe Mart.
• Loranthaceae
• Mistletoe
• New species
• Peninsular India