Botanical Classification of Didymosperma gracilis
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What is the primary issue identified with the type specimen of Didymosperma gracilis?

  • The seeds are not well preserved.
  • It contains too many leaves for identification.
  • It has incomplete type material. (correct)
  • It shows perfect match with Arenga species.

    • Which genus was questioned for the existence of Didymosperma gracilis?

  • Griffithia
  • Roxburghia
  • Arenga
  • Wallichia (correct)

    • How many species of Wallichia are found in India according to the content?

  • Five species (correct)
  • Twenty-four species
  • Three species
  • Eight species

    • What characteristic of the fruiting branch is noted in the description of the type specimen?

    <p>It is terminal with three rachillae.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a synonym of Didymosperma gracilis?

    <p>Wallichia nana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is noted about the leaves of the type specimen?

    <p>They are fibrous with a damaged ligule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of the taxonomic treatment for Wallichia nana?

    <p>Mehmud &amp; Roy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following species is NOT mentioned as part of the Arenga genus in India?

    <p>A.renukae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the notable feature of the seeds associated with the type specimen?

    <p>They are brown and elliptic-curved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of data was collected in the study related to Didymosperma gracilis?

    <p>Fresh collections in different stages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was Didymosperma gracilis first described by Hook.f.?

    <p>1894</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which location are the three species of Arenga mentioned to occur?

    <p>Northeast India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is associated with the type locality of Didymosperma gracilis?

    <p>Dafla Hills, Arunachal Pradesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What botanical classification does Didymosperma gracilis fall under?

    <p>Family Arecaceae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option lists a synonym previously used for Wallichia nana?

    <p>Both A and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of Wallichia nana is depicted in the provided figure?

    <p>Young fruits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of the work authored by Henderson that focuses on Wallichia?

    <p>Revision of Wallichia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which author conducted anatomical studies on Wallichia nana?

    <p>Selim Mehmud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the specimen collected in Arunachal Pradesh, Dibang Valley?

    <p>1999</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is associated with the herbarium consultations mentioned in the acknowledgements?

    <p>Botanical Survey of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the work authored by Pillai, Riyas, and Sabu in 2020?

    <p>Review of Arenga species in India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which palm species from Assam is discussed by Mehmud and Roy in their 2021 publication?

    <p>Wallichia nana</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What geographical location does the specimen collected on 03.09.2019 originate from?

    <p>Tinsukia, Assam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which volume of 'Flora of British India' was authored by H.J. Hooker?

    <p>Volume 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Didymosperma gracilis classified as in relation to Wallichia nana?

    <p>A synonym</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was Didymosperma gracilis first described?

    <p>1894</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What habitat is associated with Didymosperma gracilis?

    <p>Daphla Hills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following characteristics do Didymosperma gracilis and Wallichia nana share?

    <p>Similar size and nature of leaflets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diameter range of the stem noted for Didymosperma gracilis?

    <p>13–60 cm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which genera were referenced alongside Didymosperma in relation to northeastern India?

    <p>Arenga</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region was the collection of Didymosperma gracilis made from?

    <p>Arunachal Pradesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the document?

    <p>Taxonomy and nomenclature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Didymosperma gracilis is a synonym of Wallichia nana

    • Didymosperma gracilis was described by Hooker in 1894, based on Booth’s collection from Dafla Hills in Arunachal Pradesh.
    • The type specimen of D. gracilis shows characteristics that align with Wallichia nana.
    • D. gracilis is being merged as a synonym of W. nana based type material, fresh collections, and comparisons with other previously identified and related species.

    Wallichia Nana

    • Wallichia nana was first described by Griffith in 1845.
    • The species has been reclassified and renamed multiple times, including:
      • Blancoa nana by Kuntze (1891)
      • Harina nana by Griffith (1850)
      • Arenga nana by Moore (1960).
    • The species is found in India, particularly in the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Manipur.
    • The plant has a distinct habit, habitat, size, leaflet structure, and fruit characteristics.
    • Leaflets are linear, stem diameter ranges from 13–60 cm

    Arenga

    • There are three species of the genus Arenga found in northeastern India:
      • A. micrantha in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh
      • A. obtusifolia in Arunachal Pradesh
      • A. westerhoutii in Arunachal Pradesh

    Key Features of W. nana

    • The plant has a terminal fruiting branch with three rachillae
    • Fruits are elliptic-oblong with a persistent perianth
    • Seeds are brown, elliptic-curved, and concavo-convex
    • The embryo is in a central position within the seeds.

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