syn_novataxa: [Botany • 2022] Pancratium venkaiahii (Amaryllidaceae) • A New Species of Pancratium Dill. ex L. from Eastern Ghats of India

[Botany • 2022] Pancratium venkaiahii (Amaryllidaceae) • A New Species of Pancratium Dill. ex L. from Eastern Ghats of India

Pancratium venkaiahii R.Prameela, J.Prak.Rao, S.B.Padal & M.Sankara Rao

in Prameela, Prakasa Rao, Padal & Sankara Rao, 2022.

DOI: 10.11609/jott.7700.14.3.20801-20804

Abstract

Pancratium venkaiahii is described as a new species from Eastern Ghats of India. It is closely allied to P. st-mariae. A comprehensive description with photo substantiation and comparison table are provided.

Pancratium venkaiahii sp. nov.:
a—Habit | b—flower | c—close-up of flower showing perianth tube and staminal corona.

photos: R. Prameela.

Pancratium venkaiahii R.Prameela, J.Prak.Rao, S.B.Padal & M.Sankara Rao sp. nov.

Diagnosis: Globose bulbs having 5 cm neck; up to 25 cm long leaves; 2-flowered scape having up to 5 cm membranous spathe, apex acuminate; flowers without fragrance, with very short perianth tube (1.3cm long), perianth lobes long, filament, greenish white anthers pollen oval shape and long style.

Etymology: The specific epithet of species was given in honour of Prof. Malleboena Venkaiah (Retired), Department of Botany, Andhra University for his great contribution in taxonomy and ethnobotany.

R. Prameela, J. Prakasa rao; S.B. Padal and M. Sankara Rao. 2022. A New Species of Pancratium Dill. ex L. (Amaryllidaceae) from Eastern Ghats of India. Journal of Threatened Taxa. 14(3); 20801–20804. DOI: 10.11609/jott.7700.14.3.20801-20804