Rediscovery of <i>Ophiopogon cordylinoides</i> Prain (Asparagaceae) From Dima Hasao District of Assam, India After 90 Years, With Notes on Its Lectotypification
ABSTRACT Ophiopogon cordylinoides has been rediscovered after a period of 90 years from a new locality in Dima Hasao district of Assam, India. This study presents the first detailed photographic documentation of living plants in their natural habitat. An artificial key for the Indian species of Ophiopogon is provided to facilitate identification and future taxonomic studies. Additionally, a lectotype for the name Ophiopogon cordylinoides is designated here.
Authors
- Souravjyoti Borah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0977-9300)
- Kapil Kumar Kemprai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8172-7583)
- Kanishka Ranjan Deka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3463-1789)
Institutions
- Gauhati University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Feddes Repertorium
- Published
- 2026-08-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/fedr.70152
- Primary Topic
- Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00