FOR ID :: Smilax sp. :: The Nilgiris :: Jan 30, 2026 · 2.25 PM IST

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Dinesh Valke

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Mar 12, 2026, 11:04:32 PMMar 12
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FOR ID ::
Smilax sp.
The Nilgiris :: Jan 30, 2026 · 2.25 PM IST
Denad, about 1770 m asl
Smilax sp.
Smilax sp.
Smilax sp.
Smilax sp.
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Dinesh

Saroj Kasaju

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Mar 13, 2026, 12:42:54 AMMar 13
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Please check Smilax zeylanica L.
Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju


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Dinesh Valke

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Mar 13, 2026, 1:15:11 AMMar 13
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Many thanks Saroj ji.
I was confused between S. zeylanica and S. ovalifolia, because of the long terminal inflorescence. I have read that S. zeylanica does not have long inflorescence.
I am thinking this may be S. ovalifolia.

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Dinesh

Saroj Kasaju

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Mar 13, 2026, 2:02:01 AMMar 13
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OK Dinesh Ji.

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

J.M. Garg

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Mar 21, 2026, 6:41:23 AMMar 21
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J.M.Garg, 
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Saroj Kasaju

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Mar 21, 2026, 7:28:59 AMMar 21
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Thank you Mr. Garg.

Saroj Kasaju

Dinesh Valke

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Mar 21, 2026, 2:22:58 PMMar 21
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Garg ji, 
Though S. ovalifolia seems the most appropriate ID, it is not recorded in the Ooty-Coonoor region.
We will need someone familiar with the species of Smilax to further validate the ID.
Regards.
Donesh

J.M. Garg

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Mar 22, 2026, 2:07:49 AMMar 22
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This is what Google AI view says:
Yes, Smilax ovalifolia (often synonymized with Smilax zeylanica or Smilax macrophylla in various studies) is found in the Nilgiris district, which includes the Ooty and Coonoor regions. It is a climber commonly located in the shola forests (montane tropical forest) and forest borders of the region.
  • Location: Documented in field surveys around Coonoor, Ooty, Aruvankadu, and surrounding shola forest areas.
  • Habit: It is a large, climbing shrub known locally in some areas as Ghotvel or Kaattukkodi.
  • Habitat: Thrives in moisture-rich environments, including forest edges and shrublands.
Note: Smilax ovalifolia Roxb. ex D. Don is often considered synonymous with Smilax zeylanica L. in Indian floristic studies, particularly in Western Ghats and Tamil Nadu databases

Dinesh Valke

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Mar 22, 2026, 2:38:37 AMMar 22
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Ok, many many thanks Garg ji.
We will then take it as Smilax ovalifolia.
Regards.
Dinesh
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