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Revision of the Genus Scilla L. in India (Liliaceae)


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The paper presents a taxonomic revision of the genus Scilla L. (Liliaceae) in India. 3 species are described with all synonyms, illustrations, original citations and references to Indian regional floras. A key to the species is given. Distribution, phenology and ecology of the taxa are worked out. Types are indicated and exsiccata studied are cited. Scilla grifftthii Hochr. is reduced to a synonym of S. hoheriackeri Fisch. et Mey. Ledebouria Roth is treated as a subgenus under Scilla L.
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D. B. Deb
Botanical Survey of India, Howrah, India
Syamali Dasgupta
Botanical Survey of India, Howrah, India

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The paper presents a taxonomic revision of the genus Scilla L. (Liliaceae) in India. 3 species are described with all synonyms, illustrations, original citations and references to Indian regional floras. A key to the species is given. Distribution, phenology and ecology of the taxa are worked out. Types are indicated and exsiccata studied are cited. Scilla grifftthii Hochr. is reduced to a synonym of S. hoheriackeri Fisch. et Mey. Ledebouria Roth is treated as a subgenus under Scilla L.