Abstract
Dendrophthoe laljii sp. nov. (Loranthaceae) from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, is described as an aerial branch hemiparasite on Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. (Moraceae). The notes on conservation status and germination ecology were also depicted in this study. Apparently, this species resembles D. curvata (Blume) Miq, but strictly differs in vegetative morphology and floral characteristics. A taxonomic key to the species of Dendrophthoe Mart. in India is also provided. • D. laljii P. Sivaramakrishna, P. Yugandhar and G.A. Ekka from Andaman and Nicobar Islands is described and illustrated as new to science first time. • This species is described as an aerial branch hemiparasitic showy mistletoe on a specific host Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. (Moraceae). • This new species differs from previously known species in respect to its morphology of vegetative and floral characteristics.
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