Research Article | Published: 07 January 2026

Ophiorrhiza chownai (Rubiaceae): A new species from Arunachal Pradesh, India

Krishna Chowlu, Kolagani  Chandramohan and Simanta Taid

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 48 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 314-317 | 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2026-M11UV5 | Cite this article

Abstract

Ophiorrhiza chownai (Rubiaceae), a novel species from Lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, India is described and illustrated. Morphologically, it is closely allied to O. caudata C.E.C.Fisch. and O. hispida Hook.f., but differs in having deeply bifid stipules, leaves with 11-23 pairs of lateral nerves, bracts multifid, longer flowers, style and unequal stigma lobes. A detailed description, ecology, distribution, phenology and comparable characters with other closely allied species are provided here.

Keywords

Eastern Himalayas, Endangered, Lower Dibang Valley, Northeast, Ophiorrhiza

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Chowlu, K., Chandramohan, K. and Taid, S., 2025. Ophiorrhiza chownai (Rubiaceae): A new species from Arunachal Pradesh, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 48(4), pp.314-317. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2026-M11UV5

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 03 December 2025

Manuscript Revised on 22 December 2025

Manuscript Accepted on 24 December 2025

Manuscript Published on 07 January 2026

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