There are indeed many Spiranthes in North America some of which are endemic here. I dont really call Spiranthes an aquatic species, but yes they like a bit of mesic habitat. There are infact few orchids like Habenaria repens, which really grows and flowers while it is partly standing in water. The true identity of Spiranthes sinensis has become a bit difficult because of many issues. Earlier both glabrous and hairy pink orchids were believed to be S. sinensis but now they call it Spiranthes australis and believed to be distributed in India and Nepal. Pankaj
On Fri, 1 Nov 2024 at 02:03, J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: > Thanks, Santhosh ji > > ---------- Forwarded message --------- > From: Prof. Dr. Santhosh Kumar Rajamani <[email protected]> > Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 at 14:09 > Subject: [efloraofindia:471441] Spiranthes sinensis (Pers.) Ames > To: Efloraofindia <[email protected]> > > > Dear > > It is very interesting to note that several species of Spiranthes orchids, > including Spiranthes odorata (commonly known as Marsh Ladies' Tresses), are > adapted to grow in wetland habitats. These orchids thrive in bogs, marshes, > swamps, and wet meadows, where their roots may be submerged in water for > extended periods. > > > Another notable example is Spiranthes delitescens, also known as the > Canelo Hills Ladies' Tresses, which grows in marshy areas (cienegas) with > slow-moving water. Both of these species are adapted to moist, marsh-like > environments, making them suitable for growth in submerged conditions. > > > I don't know if any of these species are found in India and are endemic to > North America. > > > Considering these are the only known aquatic orchid species in the world! > > > Regards > > > -- > 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/CADbVdh5GkmNs0DEZ6bofZRPD2BNh%3DsSiuJ%3DgzvqpcqbRUBt4kg%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CADbVdh5GkmNs0DEZ6bofZRPD2BNh%3DsSiuJ%3DgzvqpcqbRUBt4kg%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > > > -- > With regards, > J.M.Garg > -- -- *Pankaj Kumar* MSc, PhD, FLS *Affiliations* IUCN-SSC Red List Authority for Orchids of Asia IUCN-SSC: Chinese Species Specialist Group, Orchid Specialist Group of Asia, Global Trade Subgroup, Western Ghats Plant Specialist Group. Hong Kong Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan *Institute of Environment, Florida International University **& **Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami, Florida, USA* *Address* *West Windsor Parkway, Oceanside, New York 11572, USA* *email*: [email protected]; [email protected] | *Phone*: +1 806 317 7623 -- 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, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CABpo8%3D0DFsFPz3VQRDgTM1YTSDLVbtPn%2BH01pRTSSxWSLR781g%40mail.gmail.com.
