<I>Dendrocalamus somdevai</I> : a New Species of Bamboo from Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

A species of bamboo Dendrocalamus Nees, new to science, Dendrocalamus somdevai Naithani from Dehradun. Uttar Pradesh, India is described. This species is allied to Dendrocalamus hamiltonii Nees et Arnex Munro, but differs in having culm wall 2,5-3 cm thick; ligule of culm sheaths dentate; another tip apiculate, glabrous and single stigma. This taxon is dedicated to Prof. Som Deva,ex Head, Department of Botany D.A.V. (P.G.) College, Dehradun for his valuable contribution to the flora of North-Western India.