SK2079 27 July 2019

[Saroj Kasaju]

Dear Members

Location:  Phedi, Nagarkot, Bhaktapur

Date: 6 July 2019

Elevation:  1623 m.

Habit : Wild

Vincetoxicum hirsutum (Wall.) Kuntze ??

Syn : Tylophora hirsuta (Wall.) Wight 

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

[J.M. Garg]

I think matches with Tylophora ovata (Lindl.) Hook. ex Steud. as per synonyms, details and references herein.

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[Saroj Kasaju]

Thank you Mr Garg!

However, looks like all names are for the same sp.

Tylophora hirsuta (Wall.) Wight

Tylophora ovata (Lindl.) Hook. ex Steud. Synonym of: Vincetoxicum hirsutum (Wall.) Kuntze 

Tylophora ovata (Lindley) Hook. ex Steudel

Saroj Kasaju

[J.M. Garg]

Yes. 

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J. M. Garg

[Saroj Kasaju]

Is not it unique that some nodes have 3 leaves instead of opposite leaves ??

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

[J.M. Garg]

Interestingly, both Flora of China  & Flora of Pakistan are silent about leaf arrangements.

However, the genus link of Flora of Pakistan says, leaves opposite.

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[Saroj Kasaju]

Thank you Mr. Garg !

Saroj Kasaju