Vegetos
(An International Journal of Plant Research & Biotechnology)
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Syncalathium Lipschitz (Asteraceae), a new generic record with a species Syncalathium porphyreum for India
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Research Articles | Published: 26 September, 2026
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Keywords: Alpine, Eastern Himalaya, Flora of India, Tawang, Tibet
Abstract
Syncalathium Lipschitz, a genus with a species Syncalathium porphyreum (C.Marquand & Airy Shaw) Y.Ling is reported for the first time in India from Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh. A detailed taxonomic description along with relevant information, colour photographs, illustration and a distribution map are provided for easy identification.
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Department of Botany, Bholanath College (Autonomous), Dhubri, India