As per efi thread <https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en&fromgroups#!topic/indiantreepix/1v4wWBkaXSY> : In Flora of British India the species was described under the name *Spiranthes australis* (R. Br.) Lindl., A species name (rather combination) proposed in 1824, based on *Neottia australis* R. Br. (1810), a species supposed to have pubescent inflorescence spike (it is also supposed to have pubescent bracts and floral parts partly as I read from other sources). *Spiranthes sinensis* (Pers.) Ames, is a name (rather combination) given in 1908, based on *Neottia sinensis* Pers. (1807), a species described from China and differing in glabrous spikes (and bracts and floral parts). It has recently been considered by most authors (including Flora of China, Flora of Pakistan, etc.) that these two taxa are synonyms, and as basionym of latter is dated earlier, *Spiranthes sinensis* is accepted name.
It must be remembered that it is matter of taxonomic judgement (and not a simple issue of names), as the two species were originally described as distinct species (they have distinct types). For those who consider the differences are not enough would treat them under single species* S. sinensis*. Those who think (like original authors) that differences are sufficient, and are also trying to detect further differences to strengthen their distinct identity, would consider them as two separate species. I think … is just trying to do that, trying to settle the riddle, and he being a world renowned Orchid specialist is both qualified to do that. More so he owes the duty of resolving it for us. Let us appreciate that. On Wed, 19 Jan 2022 at 20:32, J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: > Thanks, Singh ji, for the six detailed images > <https://groups.google.com/g/indiantreepix/c/zAzXn59BJmU>. > > ---------- Forwarded message --------- > From: Gurcharan Singh <[email protected]> > Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2022 at 21:49 > Subject: [efloraofindia:412559] Spiranthes australis from Himachal > Pradesh-GS16012022-5 > To: efloraofindia <[email protected]> > > > Spiranthes australis clicked from along Bhangayani Temple Nohradhar Road, > Himachal Pradesh, 25-5-2015 > > > > > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. > https://www.gurcharanfamily.com/ > > -- > 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 view this discussion on the web, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CAHiXKpUZ8QmC-pMk1X1uir0dtNfSkDPgP7E8dwrynGCRRhL8RA%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CAHiXKpUZ8QmC-pMk1X1uir0dtNfSkDPgP7E8dwrynGCRRhL8RA%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > > > -- > With regards, > J.M.Garg > -- With regards, J.M.Garg -- 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 view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CA%2BiuSFDAzBCACHGXpmLyZ%3DgGXpMdMJjSVPM23vt9pNBR7ax0gA%40mail.gmail.com.
