We may take it as based on its distribution: https://efloraofindia.com/efi/pavetta-crassicaulis/
*The following is the AI view on google search:* Pavetta crassicaulis is often treated as a synonym or a variety of Pavetta indica, making it difficult to establish a clear difference based on available information; however, some sources suggest P. crassicaulis may be more specific to the distribution in the Western and Southern parts of India, while P. indica has a broader range across the Indian subcontinent to Southeast Asia. Therefore, it's likely that Pavetta crassicaulis is a specific variant or synonym of the more widely recognized Pavetta indica. Distribution and Identity - *Pavetta indica:* This species has a broader distribution, found from the Indian Subcontinent through China and Peninsular Malaysia. - *Pavetta crassicaulis:* Some sources indicate that P. crassicaulis has a more limited distribution, being found in West and South India. It is also listed as an accepted species name, with P. stocksii as a synonym, according to some references. Relationship Between the Two - One source indicates that Pavetta crassicaulis could be a synonym for Pavetta indica. - Another source suggests that while both are accepted species names, they are distinct species with different distributional ranges, implying P. crassicaulis might be a specific regional variation or synonym. Conclusion While P. indica is a widely accepted species name with broad distribution, P. crassicaulis appears to be either a closely related, potentially synonymous species or a variety of P. indica, with its distinctiveness not always clearly defined across all sources. On Sat, 23 Aug 2025 at 10:26, Alka Khare <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello friends > > This tree/large shrub was seen by the roadside in the Tamhini ghat near > Pune, MH in Aug 2025. > Am confused between Pavetta crassicaulis and P. indica > Is there any way to differentiate? > > Regards > Alka Khare > > -- > 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/7d80b90a-1824-464c-908e-0a7e95fe3768n%40googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/7d80b90a-1824-464c-908e-0a7e95fe3768n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- With regards, J.M.Garg, https://efloraofindia.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, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CA%2BiuSFAuvfc49tQfqcyR4hTPaTmvAES-mNYwJyg7XEq3ro0YLA%40mail.gmail.com.
