Recollection of Agapetes aborensis (Ericaceae) From Arunachal Pradesh, India, After 112 Years and Added Description of Fruits of Agapetes dalaiensis

ABSTRACT Recent botanical exploration in the East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh resulted in the rediscovery of Agapetes aborensis Airy Shaw after a lapse of 112 years from its type locality. An augmented morphological description with fruits of the species is presented along with colored photographs, its relationships with allied taxa and the conservation status. The description of the fruits of Agapetes dalaiensis D. Banik & Sanjappa is also provided for the first time with photoplate.

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Feddes Repertorium
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2026-11-02
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https://doi.org/10.1002/fedr.70174
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Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
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Recollection of Agapetes aborensis (Ericaceae) From Arunachal Pradesh, India, After 112 Years and Added Description of Fruits of Agapetes dalaiensis

Parthapratim Konwar, Jadumoni Saikia, Dipanwita Banik, Biswamitra Das
Feddes Repertorium
Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
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Recollection of Agapetes aborensis (Ericaceae) From Arunachal Pradesh, India, After 112 Years and Added Description of Fruits of Agapetes dalaiensis

Parthapratim Konwar, Jadumoni Saikia, Dipanwita Banik, Biswamitra Das
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ABSTRACT Recent botanical exploration in the East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh resulted in the rediscovery of Agapetes aborensis Airy Shaw after a lapse of 112 years from its type locality. An augmented morphological description with fruits of the species is presented along with colored photographs, its relationships with allied taxa and the conservation status. The description of the fruits of Agapetes dalaiensis D. Banik & Sanjappa is also provided for the first time with photoplate.

Feddes RepertoriumVol. 137(4)
North East Institute of Science and Technology (IN), Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (IN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 25%
Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
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