Typification and distribution of Ehretia longiflora (Ehretiaceae) in India

Abstract

In the present publication, the extended distribution of Ehretia longiflora Champ. ex Benth. (Ehretiaceae) on the mainland India (Neora Valley National Park, Sikkim-Darjeeling Himalaya) is reported and its conservation status is discussed. In India, the species was previously reported only from Hope Town in South Andaman. After a critical literature review, we found that the name needs to be lectotypified. An identification key to the species of Ehretia in India is also provided.