Nelumbo - The Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/JONBSI <div id="i-scholarabout">On the occasion of its 50 years completion, the Bulletin of Botanical Survey of India has been renamed as NELUMBO. Nelumbo primarily publishes the results of taxonomic research. It is open to researchers in India and abroad working in Plant taxonomy, biosystematics, ethno- and economic botany, phytogeography, endemism and studies related to recognise and conservation of IUCN red listed plant categories. Original articles, critical reviews and short communications are usually considered for publication. Mere compilations of published materials, missing analysis, scientific arguments and worthwhile conclusions are summarily rejected.</div> Botanical Survey of India en-US Nelumbo - The Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India 0976-5069 <i>Oberonia similipalense</i> S. Misra, A New Orchid from The Simlipal Forest of Odisha, India https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/JONBSI/article/view/212129 A new species of <em>Oberonia</em> Lindl. (Orchidaceae) from the Similipal forest, Odisha is described here. A slender inflorescence, usually longer than the narrowly ensiform leaves; an ovate, acute, unlobed lip with laciniate margin, are important characters of this species to separate it from allied species of <em>Oberonia</em>. Sarat Misra 2021-12-31 2021-12-31 63 <I>Odisha bonaccordensis</I> (Orchidaceae), A New Species from Western Ghats of Kerala, India https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/JONBSI/article/view/212130 A new species of <em>Odisha</em> (Orchidaceae), <em>O. bonaccordensis</em> is described from the Western Ghats of Kerala, India in the sub-family Orchidoideae. The article deliberates on the exclusivity of the proposed new species with pertinent material and diagnostics. Also, an illustration and photo plates are presented to depict the morphology of new species. Kothareddy Prasad Jeewan Singh Jalal D. K. Agrawala 2021-12-31 2021-12-31 63 <i>Flintiella sanguinaria</i> F. D. Ott (Porphyridiales, Rhodophyta) New to India https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/JONBSI/article/view/212131 A rare freshwater unicellular red alga<em> Flintiella sanguinaria</em> F. D. Ott has been reported for the first time from India. It is a monotypic taxon and a rare alga. The alga was found growing as powdery covering on moist burnt soil of a damp paddy field from Rajhat, Chinsurah, West Bengal and collected in the month of January. It has been reported from very few localities of the world. Probably, this is the first report of the genus and species from the Asian subcontinent. Ratul Bhattacharjee Jay Mal Jai Prakash Keshri 2021-12-31 2021-12-31 63 <i>Commelina erecta</i> (Commelinaceae), New Distributional Record for Indian Subcontinent https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/JONBSI/article/view/212132 The Linnaean <em>Commelina erecta</em> (Commelinaceae) is recorded for the first time from Indian subcontinent. A comparative account of congeneric taxa is provided here in addition to the detailed morphological description and photographs for ease in identification. Mahendra Nath Mitta Mayur D. Nandikar 2021-12-31 2021-12-31 63 Typification of <i>Bauhinia didyma</i> H.Y.Chen, the Basionym of <i>Cheniella didyma</i> (H.Y.Chen) R.Clark & Mackinder (Leguminosae: Cercidoideae) https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/JONBSI/article/view/212133 Discussion has been made on the types of <em>Bauhinia didyma</em> H.Y. Chen, the basionym of <em>Cheniella didyma</em> (H.Y. Chen) R. Clark &amp; Mackinder. Subir Bandyopadhyay Anand Kumar 2021-12-31 2021-12-31 63 Two New Combinations for The Endemic Taxa of <I>Ulva</i> from India https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/JONBSI/article/view/212134 <em>Ulva</em> is an imperative genus of the order Ulvales under Chlorophyceae. Most of the binomials of this genus are uncertain in status. Molecular study opined that, genera <em>Ulva</em> and <em>Enteromorpha</em> are paraphyletic in origin. Hence, genus <em>Enteromorpha</em> was transferred to <em>Ulva</em>. However, the endemic taxa of Enteromorpha from India have not been authenticated to the genus <em>Ulva</em>, due to the lacuna on the accession of the species. Therefore, the present endeavour is focused on the proposal of two new combinations for the endemic taxa under <em>Ulva</em> namely <em>Ulva gujaratensis</em> (S.R.Kale) A.S. Kumar &amp; Palanisamy and <em>Ulva linza</em> var. bicornuta (H.Joshi &amp; V.Krishnam.) A.S. Kumar &amp; Palanisamy from the genus <em>Enteromorpha</em> in India. Aron Santhosh Kumar Y. Palanisamy M. 2021-12-31 2021-12-31 63 Notes on The Recollection and Typification of <I>Impatiens williamsii</i> H. Hara (Balsaminaceae) – A Little Known Endemic Species of Nepal https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/JONBSI/article/view/212135 <em>Impatiens williamsii</em> H.Hara (Balsaminaceae) has been re-collected in West Nepal after 66 years. To facilitate its easy identification, detailed description and coloured illustrations from live materials are provided along with the conservation status of the species. Lectotype is also designated here for <em>I. williamsii</em>. Norbu Sherpa Saroj Kr. Kasaju Sajan Subedi Rajib Gogoi 2021-12-31 2021-12-31 63 Rediscovery of <I>Senecio kundaicus</I> (Asteraceae), a Critically Endangered and Stenoendemic Species from Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, India https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/JONBSI/article/view/212136 <em>Senecio kundaicus</em> C.E.C. Fisch. (Asteraceae), a critically endangered and stenoendemic species has been rediscovered from Mukurthi National Park, a part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Tamil Nadu, India, after its type collection from Kundahs in Nilgiris by P.V. Mayuranathan in 1928, after a gap of 93 years. Nomenclature, detailed description, threat status and photo plate of the species are provided here for its easy identification. M. Premkumar B. Karthik M. Murugesan R. Manikandan 2021-12-31 2021-12-31 63 Rediscovery of <i>Impatiens laticornis</i> C.E.C. Fisch. (Balsaminaceae), a Stenoendemic and Critically Endangered Species from Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, Southern India https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/JONBSI/article/view/212137 <em>Impatiens laticornis</em> C.E.C. Fisch. (Balsaminaceae), a stenoendemic and critically endangered species has been rediscovered from the type locality, Mukurthi National Park, a part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu, India after a gap of 92 years. The type was collected by Edward Barnes in 1929. Nomenclatural citation, detailed description based on fresh plant materials, phenology and notes on its actual range of distribution are provided here along with illustration and colour photo plate, for its easy identification and future reference. R. Tharani M. Murugesan V. Ravichandran B. Karthik V. Anusuba 2021-12-31 2021-12-31 63 Concept of <i>Liparis torta</I> (Orchidaceae) – An Indian Endemic: Its Rediscovery, Extended Distribution, Relationship and Red List Assessment https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/JONBSI/article/view/212138 <em>Liparis torta</em> Hook.f. [ORCHIDACEAE-EPIDENDROIDEAE-MALAXIDEAE-MALAXIDINAE] which was known by more than 130 years old type collection from Khasi Hills, Meghalaya has been rediscovered from Arunachal Pradesh. It is a lookalike species of <em>Liparis bootanensis</em> Griff. in gross morphology, but with considerable differences in the floral details and phenological behaviour. Present paper reports its rediscovery after more than 130 years; its range extension in Arunachal Pradesh; its relationship with <em>Liparis bootanensis</em>; and the Red list assessment as per IUCN guidelines. A detail morphological description with illustrative photo plate has been provided for its easy identification. Its original description has been amended and an epitype has been designated as a supplement for its identity. This has also been provided with information on phenology, habitat, distribution and threats. C. S. Rao D. K. Agrawala Musadiq Hussain Bhat 2021-12-31 2021-12-31 63 On the Morphology of Five Species of <I>Chara</I> (Characeae, Charophyta) from West Bengal, India https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/JONBSI/article/view/212139 Five representatives belonging to the family Characeae have been studied under the genus <em>Chara</em> L. viz.,<em> Chara fibrosa</em> C. Agardh ex Bruzelius, <em>Chara socotrensis</em> Nordst., <em>Chara zeylanica</em> Klein ex Willd., <em>Chara vulgaris</em> L. and <em>Chara hydropithys</em> Rchb. occurring in West Bengal. The studies have been done under stereo zoom and Field emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FeSEM). FeSEM observations for the morphology of oospores are the first time in Eastern India. The occurrence of <em>Chara socotrensisis</em> Nordst. reported for the first time from Eastern India. Kailash Mondal Tuhin Pal Jai Prakash Keshri 2021-12-31 2021-12-31 63 Seed Germination in CITES Listed <i>Cycas beddomei</i> and its Bearing in its Conservation https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/JONBSI/article/view/212140 <em>Cycas beddomei</em> Dyer, is an endemic and endangered, CITES (Appendix I) listed species from the Eastern Ghats of India. For large scale production of seedlings, the authors proposed a new seed germination technique with the objectives of disabling seed dormancy, quickening germination and improving germination percentage. The seedlings raised through this method develop coralloid ischolar_mains faster that guarantee their survivability. The method is cost effective and suggestable for large scale species restoration programmes of this otherwise threatened species. K. Nethaji Y. Mahesh D. Ashok M. Venkat Ramana 2021-12-31 2021-12-31 63 Two New Additions to The Orchid Flora of The Western Ghats, India https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/JONBSI/article/view/212141 <em>Bulbophyllum crassipes</em> Hook.f., and <em>Odisha cleistantha</em> S.Misra are herewith reported for the first time from the Western Ghats, India. Description, information on the habitat, flowering and fruiting, distribution, photographs, and relevant notes have been provided for easy identification. Sahana Viswanath A. N. Sringeswara K. T. Prasanna 2021-12-31 2021-12-31 63 <i>Salomonia cantoniensis</I> Lour. (Polygalaceae) - A New Distributional Record for Southern India https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/JONBSI/article/view/212142 <em>Salomonia cantoniensis</em> Lour. (Polygalaceae) is reported here as additions to the flora of Southern India from Papikonda National Park of Andhra Pradesh. Detailed descriptions along with photo plate are provided for its easy identification. Y Mahesh L Rasingam M. Venkat Ramana 2021-12-31 2021-12-31 63 On the Occurrence of <i>Tripogonella minima</I> (Poaceae: Chloridoideae) in India https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/JONBSI/article/view/212143 The occurrence of <em>Tripogonella minima</em> in India is discussed and the erroneous identity of <em>Tripogon purpurascens</em> as<em> Tripogonella minima</em> is rectified here Nagaraju Siddabathula Ravi Kiran Arigela K. Althaf Ahamed Kabeer Sangita Dey 2021-12-31 2021-12-31 63 Two New Additions to The Flora of South India from Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary, Telangana https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/JONBSI/article/view/212144 Two plant species <em>viz., Abutilon bidentatum</em> Hochst. ex A.Rich. (Malvaceae) and <em>Mimulus strictus</em> Benth. (Phrymaceae) are reported here as additions to the flora of South India from the Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary, Telangana. L. Rasingam J. Swamy 2021-12-31 2021-12-31 63 <I>Peristylus fallax</I> Lindl. (Orchidaceae) – A New Record for the Flora of Himachal Pradesh, India https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/JONBSI/article/view/212145 <em>Peristylus fallax</em> Lindl. (Orchidaceae) is reported as new distributional record for Himachal Pradesh, hence extending its distribution in North Western Himalayas beyond Garhwal region. This communication highlights description, distribution map, citation, and photographs of diagnostic features of the species for easy identification. Pratibha Jaryal Promila Pathak 2021-12-31 2021-12-31 63 <i>Datura discolor</i> Bernh. (Solanaceae), A New Record for Tamil Nadu, India https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/JONBSI/article/view/212146 <em>Datura discolor</em> Bernh. has been recorded first time for the flora of Tamil Nadu from Pudukkottai district. Previous collections of this species were made from Andhra Pradesh &amp; Karnataka state of India. A brief description, distribution, ecology and phenology of the species are provided here along with a photo-plate for the future reference and easy identification of the taxon in the field. C. Rajasekar V. Dhaarani R. Kottaimuthu 2021-12-31 2021-12-31 63 A New Locality of Recently Described New Species <I>Pancratium telanganense</i> (Amaryllidaceae) from Central India https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/JONBSI/article/view/212147 <em>Pancratium telanganense</em> Sadas. (Amaryllidaceae), a recently described new species from Mahabubnagar district of the Telangana state, India is reported here a new locality from Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh. Mujaffar Shaikh Arjun Prasad Tiwari Achuta Nand Shukla Ram Lakhan Singh Sikarwar 2021-12-31 2021-12-31 63 Notes on the Pygmy form of <i>Mnesithea granularis</i> (Poaceae) https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/JONBSI/article/view/212148 The morphological features of pygmy form of <em>Mnesithea granularis</em> (L.) de Koning &amp; Sosef distributed in different parts of India are compared with the normal form along with colour photographs. Nagaraju Siddabathula K.A.A. Kabeer 2021-12-31 2021-12-31 63 <i>Spathoglottis affinis</i> (Orchidaceae): A New Addition for The Flora of India https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/JONBSI/article/view/212149 <em>Spathoglottis affinis</em> de Vriese is reported for the first time from India based on specimens collected from Meghalaya. A brief description, photographic illustration, along with information on flowering, habitat and distribution have been provided to facilitate its identification. Its Red list status has been assessed as ‘Vulnerable’ as per IUCN guidelines. Jeewan Singh Jalal Chaya Deori C. Murugan N. Odyuo B. S. Kholia David Lalsama Biate S. R. Talukdar Y. Mahesh 2021-12-31 2021-12-31 63 Notes on Taxonomic Status of <i>Phlogacanthus gracilis</i> (Acanthaceae) and Typification of the Name https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/JONBSI/article/view/212150 <em>Phlogacanthus gracilis</em> T. Anderson ex Burkill (Acanthaceae) has been reduced here as a heterotypic synonym of <em>Pseuderanthemum leptanthum</em> (C.B. Clarke) Lindau. Lectotype for the name <em>Phlogacanthus gracilis</em> T. Anderson ex Burkill is also designated here. Rohan Maity Sudhansu Sekhar Dash 2022-12-31 2022-12-31 63 List of Reviewer for NELUMBO Vol. 63 (2) https://www.i-scholar.in/index.php/JONBSI/article/view/212151 No Abstract. 2021-12-31 2021-12-31 63