This is Strobilanthes. I think it might be Strobilanthes capitata (Nees) T. Anderson but I can't see the whole inflorescence or the habit so the identification is provisional. Does Saroj have an image of the whole plant?
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Thanks, Dr. Wood.
This is definitely Strobilanthes capitata (Nees) T. Anderson.
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John Wood
From: J.M. Garg <jmg...@gmail.com>
Sent: 21 October 2016 15:47
To: John Wood
Subject: Fwd: Re: SK154OCT21-2016:ID
Dear Dr.Wood/ Mr.Garg,
Thank you very much !