Curcuma Yunnanensis N. Liu & S.j. Chen (Zingiberaceae) - a new Record for India

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by  M Bhaumik

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POA SUPINA SCHRAD. (POACEAE) -A NEW RECORD FOR RAJASTHAN
17. 1
Suman C. Sharma2 Chandan Singh Purohit3 and Rohitash Kumar Bhatia3
,
'AcceptedMay23,2007
26-K-l,South Extension, Pawanpuri,Bikaner334003,Rajasthan, India. Email: [email protected]
’A-187,AntodyaNagar, BehindESIHospital.Bikaner334001, Rajasthan, India.
During one of the plant collection visits to Malcoat, Ceyl. Ind. Pak. 561. 1960; Moulik, Grasses and Bambusa
district Sriganganagar, Rajasthan, we collected Poa sitpina ofInd.Vol.n,533. 1997.PoaannuaLinn.var.supina(Schrad.)
Schrad. from a cultivated field. A perusal of the literature Link, Hort. Berol. 1:181. 1827. Poa ustulata Frohner in Bot.
shows that this species has not been reported from Jb. 88: 437. 1968; Borin Rech.f., FI. Iran. 70:31. 1970.
Rajasthan (Shetty and Singh 1987-93). Perennial, 18 cm high; Leafblades flat; Liguleblunt,
It is known so far from Jammu-Kashmir and 1.5 mm long; Panicle pyramidal, 2-3 cm long; Spikelets
Himachal Pradesh, in India (Moulik 1997) and from Pakistan 3.5 mm long; Glume 3.5 mm long; Lemma 3.5 mm long;
mm
(Nasir and Ali 1982). The specimens have been deposited Anthers 1.3 long.
intheHerbarium,DepartmentofBotany,Govt.DungarCollege, FI. & Fr.: October-February
Bikaner(Rajasthan).Theidentificationofthe species isbased Specimen Examined: Cultivated Field, Malcoat,
on Bor(1960). Sriganganagar, Rajasthan. Purohit & Sharma, 3398.
Poa supina Schrad. FI. Germ. 1:289; Nasir & Ali, We are grateful to Dr. R.P. Pandey, Senior Scientist,
FI. of Pakistan, no. 143, 399. 1982; Bor, Grasses Burma BSI Port Blair for encouragement.
REFERENCES
Bor, N.L. (1960): TheGrassesofBurma,Ceylon, Indiaand Pakistan. Nasir, E. & S.I. Ali (1982): Flora of Pakistan. No. 143. Poaceae,
Vol. I. London. Herbarium Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, England.
Moulik, S. (1997): The Grasses and Bamboos of India. Vol. I-II. Shetty, B.V. & V. Singh (1987-93): Flora of Rajasthan. Vol. I-III.
Scientific Publishers,Jodhpur. Botanical SurveyofIndia, Howrah.
18. CURCUMA YUNNANENSIS N. LIU & S.J. CHEN (ZINGIBERACEAE)
-A NEW RECORD FOR INDIA1
M. Bhaumik2 and H. Samati3
'AcceptedApril21,2005
’BotanicalSurveyofIndia,EasternCircle, P.O. Laitumkarah;LowerNewColony, Shillong793003;Meghalaya,India.
Presentaddress: CentralBotanical Laboratory; Botanical SurveyofIndia,P.OBotanicGarden;Howrah711 103;WestBengal, India.
Email: [email protected]
’BotanicalSurveyofIndia,EasternCircle,P.O. Laitumkarah;LowerNewColony.Shillong793003;Meghalaya,India.
Email: [email protected]
Curcuma L. is a genus mainly from south-east Asia not reported from India.
and representedby about 50 species in the world (Delin and Adetaileddescription,illustration(Fig. 1)andrelevant
Larsen 2000) and 23 species in India (Karthikeyan et al. fielddatabasedonourowncollectionisgivenheretofacilitate
1989). its easy identification in the field.
During an ethnobotanical plant survey in Jaintia hills Curcumayunnanensis N. Liu & S. J. Chen, Guihaia
ofMeghalayain2002someCurcumarhizomewerecollected 7: 16. 1987; Delin & Larsen, FI. China 24: 360. 2000.
and planted in a garden; they flowered the next year. After Local name: Sying iong (Khasi).
critical analysis through literature (Delin and Larsen 2000; Rhizomatous herb 1.3-2 m tall. Rhizomes globose 10 x
Baker 1890) it has been tentatively identified as Curcuma 7cm,stronglyaromatic,creamishoutside,paleyellowinside,
yunnanensisN. Liu & S.J. Chen, as the type material orany with 2-3 sessile tubers, coveredby membranous scales, root
authentic specimen is not available for comparison. It is an tubers absent. Pseudo stem to 35 cm tall, terete at base, flat
endemic species ofChina(Delin andLarsen 2000), hitherto above, brownishred. Leaves 5-6, distichous, petiolate, with
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apex,brightlycreamywhite,apexpurple,glabrous;bracteoles
2;2.8-3x 1-1.4cm,oblong-elliptic,boat-shaped,onekeeled,
mm
apex shortly 2-lobed to inner one; lobe triangular 2.5
long,creamywhite,glabrous;calyxtubularatbase,unequally
mm
3-lobed, 1-1.25 x 0.6-1 cm, creamish white, tube 7-9
mm
long; lobe2-3 long, triangularin outline, apexrounded,
reddishtintoutside,hirsuteonoutersurface;corollatubular,
3.5-3.8 m long, 3-lobed at apex, tube 1.8-2 cm long, lobes
1.6x 1.2cm,triangularinoutline,apexrounded,entire,deep
purple,6-nerved,glabrous;labellumtubularatbase,3-lobed,
paleyellowwithdeepbandfrombasetoapex;tube2.8-3.2cm
long, laterallobes 1.5-1.7x0.8-1 cm,oblong,roundedapex,
reflexed,creamywhite,mid-lobe2.1-2.3x 1.6-1.8cmoblong,
rounded, reflexed, apex widen with 2 shortlobules, margins
entire, glabrous; fertile stamen 1, filamentflat 1.5 x 0.6cm,
mm mm
anther2-lobed; each lobe 4-4.5 x 1-1.2 with 3 long
spurred on both sides; ovary 2.5-3 x 2-2.5 mm, hairy,
trilocular, white.
FI.: July-August.
Fig. 1: CurcumayannanensisN. Liu & S.J. Chen. Distribution: india: Meghalaya(JaintiaHills);China.
A. Habit (not in scale); B. Flower; C. Fertile Bract; D. Bracteole;
E. Calyx; F. Sepals spread out; G. Labellum showing stamen Habitat: This species was found growing on moist
and ovary shadedplaces, on slopes, along nullahs.
sheathingbases.Sheaths29-35cmlong,brownishred,villous, Specimen Examined: Samathi-108128, Nonjugi,
margins whitehairy,lowersheathbladeless. Petiole 8-30cm Jaintia hills, 1,300 m. November2002 (ASSAM).
long, glabrous, deeply channeled, green; blade Uses: Juice of rhizomes is taken for stomach pain
34-71 x 16-26cm,oblongelliptic,acuminate,entire,glabrous, and paste of rhizomes is applied to whole body as it is
green with distinct reddish flush on upper 3/4* part along believed to destroy evil spirit.
midrib.Spikesarisefromcenteroftheleafsheath, 18x9.5cm,
greenish white; flowers usually 3 ineachbract, pale yellow; ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
peduncle to 22 cm long, 0.8 cm diameter, greenish white,
terete, glabrous. Fertile bracts 4.2-5.7 x 2.8-3.2 cm, oblong, We are grateful to Dr. (Mrs.) S.J. Phukan, Deputy
rounded, creamy white, glabrous, reflexed; comma bract Director,BotanicalSurveyofIndia,EasternCircle,Shillong,
4-6;5-6.2x 1.1-2.5cm,oblong-elliptic,narrowedatrounded forproviding necessary facilities andencouragement.
REFERENCES
Baker,AJs.hGf.o(r1d8,90K)e:ntS.citamineae in FloraofBritish India 6: 209-216. KarthikPeryesasn,,SSt..,LSo.uKi.s.Jain,M.PNayar& M. Sanjappa(1989): Florae
Delin,Wu & KaiLarsen(2000): Zingiberaceaein FloraofChina24: IndicaeEnumeratio Monocotyledonae. Pp. 291-293. Botanical
359-362.SciencePress,BeijingandMissouriBotanicalGarden Survey ofIndia, Calcutta.
19. STYLOSANTHES FRUTICOSA (RETZ.) ALSTON (PAPILIONACEAE)
-ANEW RECORD FOR RAJASTHAN
1
SumanC. Sharma2-3 and Ramesh K.Aggarwal2
'AcceptedApril 18,2006
26-K-l,SouthExtension. Pawanpuri,Bikaner334003,Rajasthan.India.
’Email: [email protected]
During one of the plant collection visits to Degana tehsil, nearby fields. A perusal of literature shows that this genus
Nagaur district (Rajasthan), we collected Styloscmth.es hasnotbeenreportedfromRajasthan(ShettyandSingh 1988-
fruticosa (Retz.)Alston from the dry beds ofLuni riverand 1999).
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