Macrosolen andamanensis L.J.Singh is described and illustrated here as a new species of genus Macrosolen Blume (Loranthaceae) from Bay Island India.
Phytogeographical, Morphological, Laranthaceous, Glabrous, Involucres, Actinomorphic
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Singh, L.J., 2013. Macrosolen Andamanensis (Loranthaceae): A New Species of Mistletoes from Bay Islands, India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 36(1), pp.55-59. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2013-10F3O5
Manuscript Published on 01 March 2013
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