Flora of China <http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=5&taxon_id=200028827> also supports this.
On Sat, 22 Jan 2022 at 20:58, J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 > -- 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%2BiuSFBht%3DuiLw%2BH%2BSM8w%3D1cWhRb7KZkModmXDy79KBVmRfGGA%40mail.gmail.com.
