Eranthemum strictum in FOI

[J.M. Garg]

Hi, Tabish ji,

Images of Eranthemum strictum in FOI by Somam ji look close to those at Eranthemum pulchellum Andrews. 

They are different from Eranthemum strictum Colebr. ex Roxb., as per images, keys and references herein.

Pl. correct. 

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J.M.Garg

[Tabish]

Thank you Garg ji for scrutinizing this. Please notice the short stamens (not protruding) and fewer number of primary veins of the leaves, which clearly distinguishe this plant from Eranthemum pulchellum.

    Tabish

[J.M. Garg]

Thanks, Tabish ji,
Bracts are most imp. aspect for I'd. Leaves may be variable.

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[Tabish]

Also, do compare with attached illustration of Eranthemum strictum

   Tabish

[J.M. Garg]

Bracts are clearly green in the illustration and not white with green nerves as in FOI.

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J.M.Garg

[Tabish]

That color variation may be a minor aspect, that's my view.

   Tabish

[J.M. Garg]

No. Keys are based on whether bracts are green or white. Other things come later. 

Pl. see keys at Eranthemum strictum Colebr. ex Roxb. and at Eranthemum

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[Tabish]

True, the color of the bracts is not green. But look at the 4-5 pairs of nerves on the leaves in the image on POWO, and in the illustration I posted earlier. This agrees with the plant depicted as E. strictum on FOI. Compare with the leaves of Eranthemum pulchellum. Also compare with the flowers with exserted stamens of  Eranthemum pulchellum, and the inflorescence.

   Tabish

[J.M. Garg]

I do not agree. Leaves are variable. Pl. see GBIF specimens and description in the book at our site link.

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