Solandra maxima in FOI

[J.M. Garg]

I think we should take Solandra maxima in FOI in view of discussions at Solandra grandiflora FOR VALIDATION :: Dattaji Salvi Udyan :: 10 MAY 18
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[J.M. Garg]

I think we should take Solandra maxima in FOI as Solandra grandiflora in view of discussions at Solandra grandiflora FOR VALIDATION :: Dattaji Salvi Udyan :: 10 MAY 18

[J.M. Garg]

Corrected now.

[JM Garg]

However, BSI Flora of India Checklist lists only Solandra maxima (Sesse & Moc.) P.S.Green (syn. Solandra grandiflora sensu Deb). POWO says 'It is a scrambling shrub and grows primarly in the seasonally dry tropical biome(s)' and CoL gives its introduction in Mauritius (I), Sri Lanka (I) (vs 'It is a epiphyte and grows primarly in the wet tropical biome(s)' for Solandra grandiflora Sw. by POWO).
In view, it is better to keep it as Solandra maxima (Sesse & Moc.) P.S.Green only.   

[J.M. Garg]

Keys given in the attached document by Tabish ji at Solandra grandiflora FOR VALIDATION :: Dattaji Salvi Udyan :: 10 MAY 18, also support this. 

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[Tabish]

Yes Garg ji,

  In view of the calyx being much shorter than the narrow lower portion of the flower (in the images on FOI), it agrees with Solandra maxima. Dinesh's images too show the same characteristic. I have attached an illustration of Solandra grandiflora from POWO for comparison.

   Tabish

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[J.M. Garg]

Yes, Tabish ji

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