Spiranthes sinensis (Pers.) Ames

Saroj Kasaju

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Mar 23, 2022, 7:03:54 AM3/23/22

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Dear Members,

Location:Jumla, West Nepal

Altitude: 2365m.

Date: 17 August 2021

Habit : Wild

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

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Saroj Kasaju

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Mar 23, 2022, 7:04:00 AM3/23/22

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Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

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Saroj Kasaju

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Mar 23, 2022, 7:04:16 AM3/23/22

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Saroj Kasaju

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Mar 23, 2022, 7:04:43 AM3/23/22

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J.M. Garg

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Mar 23, 2022, 8:52:13 PM3/23/22

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Thanks, Saroj ji, for 4 detailed images.

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J. M. Garg

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Pankaj Kumar

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Mar 23, 2022, 9:07:08 PM3/23/22

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I dont believe this to be Spiranthes sinensis, but cant confirm what it is. There is a report of Spiranthes hongkongensis from Nepal too, but the colour doesnt match, although the overall structure of flowers look like it. Spiranthes hongkongensis was described from HK as the name suggests but I have never seen such dark pink colours.

It is good to dissect in the format below. First is S. himalayensis (which to me is still a distinct species), second is S. sinensis, third S. hongkongensis, fourth S. nivea. The main purpose of my preparing this dissection was to facilitate easy identification.

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Pankaj Kumar, Ph.D.
IUCN-SSC Orchid Specialist Group Asia

32, 2nd Floor, Shui Wo Tsuen, Lam Tsuen,

Lam Kam Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong S.A.R., China

email: sahani...@gmail.com
Phone: +852 9436 6251 (mobile)

J.M. Garg

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Mar 24, 2022, 12:14:00 AM3/24/22

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Thanks a lot, Pankaj ji

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J. M. Garg

Saroj Kasaju

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Mar 24, 2022, 7:44:21 AM3/24/22

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Thank you Dr. Kumar. I shall try in my next visit !

Saroj Kasaju

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