This species have been confirmed as *Saxifraga lilacina* after my recent visit to BSI Dehradun, FRI Dehradun and consultation with Dr P.K.Pusalkar (one of the fine expert of alpine flora of Western Himalaya in BSI Dehradun). DSRawat Pantnagar
On Friday, April 5, 2013 at 4:55:56 PM UTC+5:30, D.S Rawat wrote: > > This cushion forming Saxifraga was shot at an altitude of 2600m which is > quite unusual for cushion forming Saxifrags in this part of the Himalaya > where alpine zones (homeland of Saxifrags) lies only above 3600-3800m. It > belong to *Saxifraga sect. Porphyrion* (Kabschia section) in which leaves > have lime pits. Flowers are solitary on small shoots (1-1.5cm) and 1-1.2cm > across. Seems closer to *S.ludlowii* (species not found in India and > Nepal) and unresolved species described by J.F.Duthie *S.lilacina*. > However, identity is yet to be resolved. > > Pink Saxifrags are much in requirements for breeding ornamental varieties. > > Can anyone help please? > > DSRawat Pantnagar > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
