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.
Authors
- Parthapratim Konwar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4442-3748)
- Jadumoni Saikia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3384-3878)
- Dipanwita Banik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5926-6864)
- Biswamitra Das (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5859-2980)
Institutions
- North East Institute of Science and Technology (IN)
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Feddes Repertorium
- Published
- 2026-11-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/fedr.70174
- Primary Topic
- Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00