Passiflora tarminiana Coppens & V.E.Barney :: The Nilgiris :: Jan 28, 2026 · 10:40 AM IST

[Dinesh Valke]

Passiflora tarminiana Coppens & V.E.Barney The Nilgiris :: Jan 28, 2026 · 10:40 AM IST along Ooty - Kotagiri Highway, about 2265 m asl

Regards. Dinesh

[J.M. Garg]

I think it is https://efloraofindia.com/efi/passiflora-tripartita-var-mollissima/ as per keys herein. 

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With regards,
J.M.Garg, 
https://efloraofindia.com/

[Dinesh Valke]

Many thanks Garg ji.

Stipules: P. tarminiana has small stipules that often fall off (deciduous). P. mollissima has much larger, ear-shaped stipules that stay on the plant (persistent).
Ear-shaped stipules are not seen in the posted plant.

Leaf Texture: The upper surface of P. tarminiana leaves is typically hairless (glabrous), while P. mollissima leaves are usually hairy on both sides.
Upper surface of leaves in the posted plant are not seen hairy

I strongly think posted plant is  P. tarminiana

Regards.

Dinesh

[J.M. Garg]

What about 
The sepals and petals in P. tarminina are perpendicular to the floral tube or are reflexed, whereas they are never so open in P. tripartita var. mollissima. 

[Dinesh Valke]

I assume that the flower has lost its glory, therefore we see it withered. In this situation, In case of ambiguity, I think it is best to look at the stipules and hairiness of the leaves. 

Since both species have naturalized in the Nilgiris, and it is known that these species hybridize among each other, it is better to lean towards P. tarminiana.

Regards.

Dinesh