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Iphigenia stellata Blatter (Liliaceae)-Its Identity and Economic Importance


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The genus Iphigenia with 6 species (two new but not described here) from Western India and their distinguishing characters and the variation in their yield of Colchicine, is presented briefly, while the correct identity and affinities of Iphigenia stellata Blatter are well established with detailed description and diagram, indicating briefly the field work and analysis carried out to discover this new potential plant source for Colchicine.
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M. Y. Ansari
Botanical Survey of India, Poona, India
Rolla S. Rao
Botanical Survey of India, Poona, India

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The genus Iphigenia with 6 species (two new but not described here) from Western India and their distinguishing characters and the variation in their yield of Colchicine, is presented briefly, while the correct identity and affinities of Iphigenia stellata Blatter are well established with detailed description and diagram, indicating briefly the field work and analysis carried out to discover this new potential plant source for Colchicine.