FOR VALIDATION :: ¿ Rhynchosia sp. ? :: The Nilgiris :: Jan 31, 2026 · 5.27 PM IST

[Dinesh Valke]

FOR VALIDATION :: ¿ Rhynchosia sp. ? The Nilgiris :: Jan 31, 2026 · 5.27 PM IST Marappalam, about 1336 m asl

Regards. Dinesh

[J.M. Garg]

Yes.

To me appears close to Rhynchosia courtallensis as per 
https://indiaflora-ces.iisc.ac.in/herbsheet.php?id=10079&cat=13

As per Google AI, 

"Yes, 

Rhynchosia courtallensis

 has been reported from the 

. 

Wageningen University & Research +1

While primarily known from the Eastern Ghats and hills like Courtallum (Tirunelveli), historical botanical records and taxonomic revisions note its presence in the Nilgiris: 

• Taxonomic History: The species was previously identified as Dunbaria latifolia.
• Locality Records: Revisions of the genus Rhynchosia cite herbarium specimens from the Nilgiris (specifically from "Herb. Martii") alongside other South Indian locations like the Palni Hills and Dindygul.
• Distribution Range: In Tamil Nadu, it is also frequently recorded in the Namakkal (Kolli Hills) and Salem districts. 
  India Flora Online +3"

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With regards,
J.M.Garg, 
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[Dinesh Valke]

Many many thanks Garg ji.

I too queried Google's AI.

Following is the conversation at https://share.google/aimode/a1slxdkZiQXQT3PSt

Somehow, it stated that Rhynchosia courtallensis is not recorded in the Nilgiris, or even at the specific spot that I made the observation.

Yet, Rhynchosia courtallensis seems a good match:

https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:984269-1/images

https://rheedea.in/IAAT/article/view/149/86

https://indiaflora-ces.iisc.ac.in/herbsheet.php?id=10079&cat=13

https://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Courtallam%20Snoutbean.html

Let me label my observation as Rhynchosia courtallensis and wait for validation.

Regards.

Dinesh

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