Genus <i>Dinetus</i> in India with an Additional Record from Gujarat

Snehal Gamit; Rasik Sojitra; Sandip Gamit; Santosh Yadav

doi:10.36808/if/2026/v152i4/171009

Genus Dinetus in India with an Additional Record from Gujarat

Authors

Snehal Gamit Department of Lifesciences, Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University, Junagadh, Gujarat
Rasik Sojitra Department of Lifesciences, Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University, Junagadh, Gujarat
Sandip Gamit Department of Lifesciences, Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University, Junagadh, Gujarat
Santosh Yadav Department of Botany, St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Ahmedabad, Gujarat

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2026/v152i4/171009

Keywords:

Dinetus, Taxonomy, Distribution, Review, India.

Abstract

The present study provides a comprehensive taxonomic review of the genus Dinetus Buch.-Hum. ex D.Don in India, recognising six species namely Dinetus decorus, D. dinetoides, D. grandiflorus, D. malabaricus, D. racemosus, D. truncatus. Detailed morphological descriptions, diagnostic keys, distributional data, and taxonomic notes are provided for each species in India.

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