Gentiana gaurii (Gentianaceae), a new species from the Western Himalaya, India

Plant Biosystems - An International Journal Dealing with all Aspects of Plant Biology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sunit Singh, Udhay Sharma, Sajan Thakur, J. P. Mehta, Namrata Sharma, Anant Kumar, Duilio Iamonico
DOI: 10.1007/s44473-026-00168-8
Cited by: 1
References: 14

Abstract

Abstract Gentiana gaurii sp. nov. is described from Indian Western Himalayan region (Chamoli district). It is morphologically similar to G. ornata , G. lawrencei , and G. hexaphylla from which differ by both vegetative and sexual characters. A molecular study using the nuclear ribosomal DNA internal transcribed spacers (nrITS) support the recognition of the new species. A diagnosis, detailed taxonomic description, original photos and drawings, ecological notes, and the conservation status of the new species are provided.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions Plant Diversity and Evolution Fern and Epiphyte Biology

Publication details

Journal / source
Plant Biosystems - An International Journal Dealing with all Aspects of Plant Biology
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
160
Issue
4
Publication date
26 May 2026
Language
EN