Spiranthes sinensis (Pers.) Ames

[Saroj Kasaju]

Dear Members,

Location:  Nagarkot

Date: 21 August 2018

Elevation:6800 ft.

Habit : Wild 

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

[Ushadi Micromini]

what an unique grorowth pattern in a terrestrial orchid

vivid colors

usha di

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[Saroj Kasaju]

Thank you Ushadi !

Saroj Kasaju

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Thank you.

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[J.M. Garg]

Thanks, Saroj ji 

[Pankaj Kumar]

It was flowering in August???? Wow, thats interesting. Cant be sure then if this is sinensis!!

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[Saroj Kasaju]

Yes Pankaj!  Any suggestion ?

Thank you!

Saroj Kasaju

[Pankaj Kumar]

Cant help much without looks at the dissected flower. sinensis can be both hairy or non hairy. But then there are other hairy things too. please find the paper attached and if you can study the flower :) to help yourself!!

[Saroj Kasaju]

Ok Pankaj.

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

[Saroj Kasaju]

Dear Pankaj, 

I have gone through the article but not been able 

to decide. I guess only S. sinensis and S. spiralis 

are listed in Nepal.

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

[Gurcharan Singh]

Forwarding for ID

Distributed as Spiranthes sinensis ?

Group discussion at

Spiranthes sinensis (Pers.) Ames (google.com)

[Gurcharan Singh]

Forwarding for ID

Distributed as Spiranthes sinensis ?

Group discussion at

Spiranthes sinensis (Pers.) Ames (google.com)

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Date: Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 10:02:20 PM UTC+5:30
Subject: Spiranthes sinensis (Pers.) Ames

[Pankaj Kumar]

Yes Spiranthes sinensis.

Pankaj

[Gurcharan Singh]

Thanks dear Pankaj

Dr. Gurcharan Singh

Retired  Associate Professor
SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007
Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018.

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[Saroj Kasaju]

Now :  Spiranthes australis (R.Br.) Lindl. ??

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

[Mahadeswara]

Awesome photographs & an upload !

[Saroj Kasaju]

Thank you Mahadeswara Ji !

Saroj Kasaju

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[Prof. Dr. Santhosh Kumar Rajamani]

Dear 

It is very interesting to note that several species of Spiranthes orchids, including Spiranthes odorata (commonly known as Marsh Ladies' Tresses), are adapted to grow in wetland habitats. These orchids thrive in bogs, marshes, swamps, and wet meadows, where their roots may be submerged in water for extended periods.

 Another notable example is Spiranthes delitescens, also known as the Canelo Hills Ladies' Tresses, which grows in marshy areas (cienegas) with slow-moving water. Both of these species are adapted to moist, marsh-like environments, making them suitable for growth in submerged conditions.

I don't know if any of these species are found in India and are endemic to North America.

Considering these are the only known aquatic orchid species in the world!

Regards

[J.M. Garg]

Thanks, Santhosh ji

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[Pankaj Kumar]

There are indeed many Spiranthes in North America some of which are endemic here. 

I dont really call Spiranthes an aquatic species, but yes they like a bit of mesic habitat. There are infact few orchids like Habenaria repens, which really grows and flowers while it is partly standing in water. 

The true identity of Spiranthes sinensis has become a bit difficult because of many issues. Earlier both glabrous and hairy pink orchids were believed to be S. sinensis but now they call it Spiranthes australis and believed to be distributed in India and Nepal.

Pankaj

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[Saroj Kasaju]

According to the latest book, only 2 sps. are recorded in Nepal, viz., S. australis and S. flexuosa.

Even all databases are also not showing  distribution of S. sinensis for Nepal.

As such, I guess all my posts for S. sinensis should be treated as Spiranthes australis (R.Br.) Lindl. ???

https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1208023-2

https://www.gbif.org/species/2805433

https://www.catalogueoflife.org/data/taxon/4Z722

WP: Image in attachment

In the meantime, do we need to review other posts from India ?

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

[Saroj Kasaju]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Asian%2520Spiral%2520Orchid.html&ved=2ahUKEwiloeurkJySAxVdUGwGHekzHqUQFnoECBgQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2gXreGnbTP-18PsYiZEXzb

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju