Pilea victoriae V. Suresh & Sojan (Urticaceae)- A new addition to the angiospermic flora of Bangladesh
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Pilea victoriae V. Suresh & Sojan (Urticaceae)- A new addition to the angiospermic flora of Bangladesh
Abstract
In this article, Pilea victoriae V. Suresh & Sojan belonging to Urticaceae is described as a new species from Bangladesh. The new species is morphologically most similar to Pilea microphylla (L.) Liebm. from which it differs by having orbicular leaf blades, a great number of flowers per pistillate inflorescence and absence or rare internodal branching. Taxonomic description, phenology, distribution and photograph have been provided along with key to facilitate its identification.
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