Aeschynanthus mannii Kurz ex C.B.Clarke (Gesneriaceae) is recorded for the first time from Arunachal Pradesh state of India. Detailed description, phenology, distribution, and colored photographs are provided to facilitate easy identification in the field.
Lipstick plant, Indian Himalayan Region, Lohit, Northeast India, Taxonomy
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Manuscript Received on 10 March 2025
Manuscript Revised on 24 March 2025
Manuscript Accepted on 26 March 2025
Manuscript Published on 31 March 2025
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