P. Venu

Two new species of Syzygium (Myrtaceae) fromSaddle Peak National Park, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Two new species of Syzygium, S. hookeri and S. sanjappaiana from the Saddle Peak National Park of North Andaman Islands, are described and illustrated. The novelties are deliberated in the light of reviewed concept on the genus Syzygium and discussed with related species of Myanmar and Sri Lanka.

Ledebouria hyderabadensis (Hyacinthaceae), a new species from India

SummaryLedebouria hyderabadensis M. V. Ramana, Prasanna & Venu, a new species allied to L. revoluta (L. f.) Jessop, is described and illustrated from Greater Hyderabad of Andhra Pradesh, India.

Fimbristylis clarkei, a new species of Cyperaceae from India

SummaryFimbristylis clarkei, a new species, from the Buxa Wildlife Sanctuary is described and illustrated. Its affinity with F. griffithii is discussed.

Lectotypification of Typha elephantina Roxb. (Typhaceae)

The name Typha elephantina Roxb. (Typhaceae) is lectotypified based on an icon present in CAL.

Staurogyne andamanica (acanthaceae), a new species from Saddle Peak National Park, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Summary. A new species of Staurogyne (Acanthaceae), S. andamanica, is described and illustrated. Its affinities with S. zeylanica and conservation status are discussed.