Tetrastigma serrulatum var. serrulatum ABJAN01/06

[Ashwini Bhatia]

For a long time I have assumed it to be the Virginia Creeper but while looking at a sample I collected today, I had my doubts. I looked around and found that the vine here could be Vitis capreolata (p.94, Col. Collett Flora Simlensis) which is a synonym of the accepted name Tetrastigma serrulatum. I could not find either illustrations or photos for this species which is strange as it is very common vine around here, but I did find Kew sample and another collection here;

http://apps.kew.org/herbcat/getImage.do?imageBarcode=K000701039

http://www.iiim.res.in/herbarium/vitaceae/vitis_capreolata.htm

The sample in the second link is collected from Mcleodganj only so if that ID is correct, we have a good indicator.

My earlier ID Parthenocissus quinquefolia seems incorrect and is not mentioned in any of the local flora books I have. Please advise.

Tetrastigma serrulatum var. serrulatum

Mcleodganj and above,

1700-1800m

Photos 11 Jan 2016, 3 Jan 16, Jan 15, November 14.

Thanks.

Ashwini

The berry has a single seed. Cross-section of an unripe one and a seed from the ripe black one.

[Ushadi Micromini]

Ashwini

good case study and re-visiting id

I would bow out for time being, short of time

a relative is sick, very.

May be Gurcharanji could advise you on this..sorry  dont have a chunk of time right now

usha di

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Usha di
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[Ashwini Bhatia]

Thank you Ushadi for taking the time. I hope your relative gets better soon.

Warm regards,

Ashwini

On 12-Jan-2016, at 8:38 pm, Ushadi Micromini <micromi...@gmail.com> wrote:

Ashwini

good case study and re-visiting id

I would bow out for time being, short of time

a relative is sick, very.

May be Gurcharanji could advise you on this..sorry  dont have a chunk of time right now

usha di

On Mon, Jan 11, 2016 at 9:12 PM, Ashwini Bhatia <ash...@ashwinibhatia.com> wrote:

For a long time I have assumed it to be the Virginia Creeper but while looking at a sample I collected today, I had my doubts. I looked around and found that the vine here could be Vitis capreolata (p.94, Col. Collett Flora Simlensis) which is a synonym of the accepted name Tetrastigma serrulatum. I could not find either illustrations or photos for this species which is strange as it is very common vine around here, but I did find Kew sample and another collection here;

http://apps.kew.org/herbcat/getImage.do?imageBarcode=K000701039

http://www.iiim.res.in/herbarium/vitaceae/vitis_capreolata.htm

The sample in the second link is collected from Mcleodganj only so if that ID is correct, we have a good indicator.

My earlier ID Parthenocissus quinquefolia seems incorrect and is not mentioned in any of the local flora books I have. Please advise.

Tetrastigma serrulatum var. serrulatum

Mcleodganj and above,

1700-1800m

Photos 11 Jan 2016, 3 Jan 16, Jan 15, November 14.

Thanks.

Ashwini

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The berry has a single seed. Cross-section of an unripe one and a seed from the ripe black one.

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Usha di
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[Ashwini Bhatia]

Yesterday while looking at this liana closely for flowers, I was delighted to spot some. They are not out on most plants yet (or are gone already but I doubt it). Here are a couple of photographs.

Above Mcleodganj, Dharamshala, HP

1800m approx.

28 June 2016.

Thanks.

Ashwini

On 12 Jan 2016, at 20:38, Ushadi Micromini <micromi...@gmail.com> wrote:

Ashwini

good case study and re-visiting id

I would bow out for time being, short of time

a relative is sick, very.

May be Gurcharanji could advise you on this..sorry  dont have a chunk of time right now

usha di

On Mon, Jan 11, 2016 at 9:12 PM, Ashwini Bhatia <ash...@ashwinibhatia.com> wrote:

For a long time I have assumed it to be the Virginia Creeper but while looking at a sample I collected today, I had my doubts. I looked around and found that the vine here could be Vitis capreolata (p.94, Col. Collett Flora Simlensis) which is a synonym of the accepted name Tetrastigma serrulatum. I could not find either illustrations or photos for this species which is strange as it is very common vine around here, but I did find Kew sample and another collection here;

http://apps.kew.org/herbcat/getImage.do?imageBarcode=K000701039

http://www.iiim.res.in/herbarium/vitaceae/vitis_capreolata.htm

The sample in the second link is collected from Mcleodganj only so if that ID is correct, we have a good indicator.

My earlier ID Parthenocissus quinquefolia seems incorrect and is not mentioned in any of the local flora books I have. Please advise.

Tetrastigma serrulatum var. serrulatum

Mcleodganj and above,

1700-1800m

Photos 11 Jan 2016, 3 Jan 16, Jan 15, November 14.

Thanks.

Ashwini

<IMG_5602_11Jan2016.jpg><IMG_5613_11Jan2016.jpg><IMG_5616_11Jan2016.jpg>

<_MG_5485_07Jan15.JPG>

<_MG_8357crop_05Nov14.JPG>

<IMG_2480_Jan2016iPhone.jpg>

The berry has a single seed. Cross-section of an unripe one and a seed from the ripe black one.

<IMG_2719_11Jan2016iPhone.jpg>

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Usha di
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[J.M. Garg]

Marvellous, Ashwini ji.

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[Anil Thakur]

Excellent research

[Ashwini Bhatia]

Thank you Anil ji once again. Is this vine common around Shimla too?

Regards,

Ashwini