Calyptocarpus vialis of Asteraceae

Muthu Karthick

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Jun 7, 2010, 3:11:46 AM6/7/10

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Dear all,

This herb is found growing profusely on the ground. not exceeding a height of 10cm.

This plant looks like Calyptocarpus vialis for me. Any other possibilities?

Location: Masinagudi village in Nilgiris of TN

Date: 09 May 2010

And I like to know the recent nomenclature of this. is Blainvillea acmella (L.) Philipson a synonym?

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Gurcharan Singh

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Jun 7, 2010, 6:50:04 AM6/7/10

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Muthu ji

Blainvillea acmella is the new name for plant earlier known as Spilanthes acmella or Verbesina acmella. Your plant Calyptocarpus vialis is quite distinct plant, perhaps a recent introduction into India.

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R. Vijayasankar

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Jun 7, 2010, 8:35:45 AM6/7/10

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The popular name (synonym) is Synedrella vialis.

With regards

R. Vijayasankar

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