for ID 270610 a ET

[Thiruvengadam Ekambaram]

Friends
I took this Plant / flower picture during Nature camp to the Nilgiri
Biosphere Reserve –in Avalanche- Kunda Forest Reserve-Mukurthi
National Park.
Plant leaves are unique, surface of the leaves also different
Date/Time-13.5.10 ----2.41 pm
Location- Place, Altitude, GPS- Avalanche- Kunda Forest Reserve-Mukurthi
Habitat- Garden/ Urban/ Wild/ Type- -----Wild
Plant Habit- Tree/ Shrub/ Climber/ Herb- -----------
Height/Length- ----------------- 1 meter
Leaves Type/ Shape/ Size-----As seen in the picture, length 3 inch
Inflorescence Type/ Size-
Flowers Size/ Colour/ Calyx/ Bracts- -- Size 1.5 inch , colourpink and white
Fruits Type/ Shape/ Size Seeds-
Please give ID
With Warm Regards,

E.Thiruvengadam
Mobile 09987886892
Chembur, Mumbai - 400074

[Muthu Karthick]

Looks more like Rhodomyrtus tomentosa!

Experts please clarify.

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[J.M. Garg]

Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please.

Some earlier relevant feedback:

“Looks more like Rhodomyrtus tomentosa!
Experts please clarify.

Muthu Karthick, N
Junior Research Fellow”

 

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[Giby Kuriakose]

It is Rhodomyrtus tomentosus (not tomentosa) of Myrtaceae family. This can be seen only in the high altitude mostly above 1500m. 

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Giby

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[L. Rasingam]

Yes
It is Rhodomyrtus tomentosa locally called thavittupalam in tamil and the fruits are sold in the market during the season.

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L.Rasingam

[JM Garg]

Rhodomyrtus tomentosa var. parviflora (Alston) A. J. Scott. as per distribution given is POWO (one and two)  

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