Thanks a lot, Pankaj ji, for such a detailed paper. On Sun, 23 Jan 2022 at 16:50, Pankaj Kumar <[email protected]> wrote:
> Spiranthes australis is not found in India. It is not easy to confirm > this. Recently Spiranthes hongkongensis was reported from Nepal so there > are chances of having it in India too. Some details needed to confirm. > Please check the pdf attached. > Pankaj > > > On Sat, 22 Jan 2022 at 23:34, J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: > >> 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 >> > > > -- > > *Pankaj Kumar*, Ph.D. > *IUCN-SSC Orchid Specialist Group Asia* > > 32, 2nd Floor, Shui Wo Tsuen, Lam Tsuen, > > Lam Kam Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong S.A.R., China > > *email*: [email protected] > *Phone*: +852 9436 6251 (mobile) > -- 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%2BiuSFAYcWAtuwMaMRpbu%3DjC3qKT8rRC_YW5hKtYLr-pUepGsQ%40mail.gmail.com.
