Sphaeranthus gomphrenoides (Compositae): New record to Asia with its identity, typification, and distribution

Sphaeranthus gomphrenoides is reported as new to Asia, and the details of its identification, typification, and distribution are provided here along with the designation of a lectotype. The article includes an amended description, a line drawing illustration and a detailed photo plate of the plant with an artificial key to the Indian Sphaeranthus species.

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This article reports Sphaeranthus gomphrenoides as new to Asia, providing details of its identification, typification, and distribution, as well as the designation of a lectotype. The article includes an amended description, a line drawing illustration, and a detailed photo plate of the plant with an artificial key to the Indian Sphaeranthus species.