Hygrophila balsamica Raf., Fl. Tellur. 4: 66 1838. ;
Identification of Plant specimen : 4 posts by 3 authors. Attachments (5) Pl help me to identify the attached specimen: Place: Puzhal, Chennai Suburb, Tamilnadu Date: 26-01-15 Found near the water body. Semi-erect and spreading. May be Hygrophila sp. Hygrophila species in eFloraofindia (with details/ keys from published papers/ regional floras/ FRLHT/ FOI/ Biotik/ efloras/ books etc., where ever available on net) BSI lists the species and their distribution. But, couldn't find KEY there. Details of bracts & bracteoles, calyx, flower-leaf-etc size needed to for accurate identification. It is not clear that if leaves have petioles. This is most probably Hygrophila balsamica (L.f.) Raf. [Cardanthera balsamica (L.f.) Benth.] - The specimen under reference match with Hygrophila balsamica as suggested. Idebtification of Hygrophila sp. : 4 posts by 4 authors. Attachments (6) Pl. help me in identifying the attached specimen of Hygrophila sp. Place: Puzhal, Chennai Date: 24-01-2016 Herb of 1/2- 3/4 ft. high, lowers leaves very much toothed. Flowers 4-6 on the nodes. Bracts foliaceous. Anthers appears to be 2. Images of Hygrophila species in efi so far Is this not H. balsamica, or Cardanthera balsamica shown also on FOI site ? Lower leaves of plants under water in marshy area become toothed. Yes to Hygrophila balsamica. An aromatic plant found in marshy habitats. References: The Plant List Ver.1.1 (Unresolved) IUCN Red List (LC) Kerala Plants aquatic plant central |
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