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Canscora perfoliata Lamarck (1785: 601); Clarke (1885: 104); Thiv (2003: 16). Type:—Rheede, Hort. Malab. 10:103. f. 52. 1690 (Holotype!).
Canscora ventricosa Gmelin (1791: 262). nom. superfl. Canscora grandiflora Wight (1850: 1326). Type:—INDIA. Mysore, s. die, Jerdon s.n. (Holotype K). Canscora macrocalyx Miquel ex Clarke (1885: 104), nom. illeg., non Miquel (1856: 558). Specimen cited:—INDIA. Canara, s. die, Hohenacker 810 (TUB!, HAL!, BM, E!). as per Shahina PM, Santhosh Nampy. 2014. A taxonomic revision of the genus Canscora in South India, and the erection of the new genus Canscorinella (Canscorinae, Gentianaceae) with two new combinations.” Phytotaxa 164(4): 201–225. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.164.4.1
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Came across this small herb at Patharpunj in Chandoli WLS and at Goa.
Bot. name: Canscora perfoliata Family: Gentianaceae
Campanulaceae & Gentianaceae Week: Gentianaceae :: Canscora perfoliata in Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary:
Canscora perfoliata Lam. kan-SKO-ruh — from the Malabar kansjan-kora (കാഞ്ചന കോര, golden herb) for Canscora perfoliata … Botanicus
per-foh-lee-AY-tuh or per-foh-lee-AH-tuh — leaf surrounding a stem … Dave’s Botanary Feb 20, 2012 … at Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary, Goa
commonly known as: pierced leaf canscora • Malayalam: കാഞ്ചന കോര kansjan-kora • Marathi: मोठा किलवर motha kilwar Endemic to: Western Ghats (of India) References: Flowers of India • Further Flowers of Sahyadri by Shrikant Ingalhalikar more views: Feb 20, 2012 … at Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary, Goa The perfoliate nature of the leaves nicely depicted. How common is the species as compared to C.diffusa? I believe this C. perfoliata is found in southern Western Ghats, though not sure whether it occurs as commonly as C. diffusa.
Small herb seen at Bhadra WLS, Muthodi, karnataka.
I think it is Canscora perfoliata, Family: Gentianaceae Date/Tme: 28-01-2014 / 02:00PM Habitat: Wild plant habit: Herb Nice photos
Came across this small herb at Patharpunj in Chandoli WLS and at Goa. Yes …, it is common in our area also. Good shot
           ANNOV06 Canscora sp. for identification : 3 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (11).
The uploaded photos are in 3 parts- Canscora species in eFloraofindia (with details/ keys from published papers/ regional floras/ FRLHT/ FOI/ Biotik/ efloras/ books etc., where ever available) I think both are Canscora perfoliata Lam. Thank you for validating sir. …, thank you for all your feedbacks. Please do not hesitate to oppose any ID you are not satisfied with. I am also a learner here.
It appears close to images at Canscora perfoliata Lam.
This small herb was recorded from Morni Hills, Haryana.
After discussions with experts (thanks to …), my insufficient pics were tentatively identified as Canscora decussata…
I could not plan a visit to the area again to record more pics of the same.. posting again for some hints..
I regret for not having good images.. Canscora decussata and C. alata are synonymes. C. alata is valid name It appears close to images at Canscora perfoliata Lam. as per images herein & as per Shahina PM, Santhosh Nampy. 2014. A taxonomic revision of the genus Canscora in South India, and the erection of the new genus Canscorinella (Canscorinae, Gentianaceae) with two new combinations.” Phytotaxa 164(4): 201–225. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.164.4.1 though no distribution is given in North India. So pl. check. Thanks …, I need to recollect this plant before anything, but I have not been successful in finding it again till now…!!
Thanks … for valuable inputs, this taxon is a Canscora species, and my search leads me towards C. decussata, efi page on Canscora alata (syn: Canscora decussata (Roxb.) Schult. & Schult.f.) It appears close to images at Canscora perfoliata Lam. as per images herein & as per Shahina PM, Santhosh Nampy. 2014. A taxonomic revision of the genus Canscora in South India, and the erection of the new genus Canscorinella (Canscorinae, Gentianaceae) with two new combinations.” Phytotaxa 164(4): 201–225. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.164.4.1 though no distribution is given in North India. So pl. check.
Which Canscora species : Attachments (1). 6 posts by 5 authors. Flowering observed in mid of October in Kanha Tiger Reserve (Part of Satpuda range and Maikal Range – Madhya Pradesh). Is it Canscora Pauciflora (Which is otherwise suppose to be endemic to Western Ghat is it Canscora decussata???? Without additional information and pictures to see the habit leaves and calyx it would be difficult to reach id confirmation. I haven`t seen C diffusa having white color flowers….. usually it is pink . And mid of october, in my per se is too early for this tiny herb. I Agree with …
From the image it seems to be C. diffusa. The species shows colour variation from pink to white.
ID Req. fr Herb of kaiga-2: During my bird study , I found this Herb in the kaiga forest. Date/Time-: 9/03/11 13:20 – This one should be Canscora perfoliata (Family: Gentianaceae). – But not Canscora perfoliata. – Sorry checked my collection, all the photos have been taken in the same – I am sharing photographs from my collection. Do have a look.. – Thanks for sending these photos. But it is different from my herb. Canscora perfoliata Lam. as per images herein.      Herb
flower white
about 20 cm height
stem and calyx winged
its Conscora sp
plz confirm sp
Family Gentianaceae
Genus Canscora
Sp? Attachments (1)- 4 MB.
Attachments (1)- 4 MB. Please check Canscora alata ?
Its Canscora decussata
I think more closer to images at Canscora perfoliata Lam. rather than those at Canscora alata (Roth) Wall. (syn. Canscora decussata (Roxburgh) Roemer & Schultes) as per comparative images at Canscora
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Please check Conscora alata Thank you very much dear … for ID my plant, but it is more close to Canscora perfoliata in eFI, You are right … ! This is Canscora perfoliata Lam. rather than Canscora alata (Roth) Wall., as per images and details herein. . Names of Plants in India :: Canscora perfoliata Lam.: 1 image. kan-SKO-ruh — from the Malabar kansjan-kora for the type species Canscora perfoliata
per-foh-lee-AY-tuh or per-foh-lee-AH-tuh — leaf surrounding a stem … Dave’s Botanary commonly known as: pierced-leaf canscora • Malayalam: കാഞ്ചന കോര kansjan-kora • Marathi: मोठा किलवर motha kilwar botanical names: Canscora perfoliata Lam. … synonyms: Canscora grandiflora Wight • Canscora macrocalyx Miq. ex C.B.Clarke • Canscora ventricosa J.F.Gmel. • Pladera alata Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. • Pootia triflora Dennst. … POWO Bibliography / etymology
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pierced-leaf canscora
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കാഞ്ചന കോര kansjan-kora
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मोठा किलवर motha kilwar
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Shahina PM, Santhosh Nampy. 2014. A taxonomic revision of the genus Canscora in South India, and the erection of the new genus Canscorinella (Canscorinae, Gentianaceae) with two new combinations.” Phytotaxa 164(4): 201–225. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.164.4.1
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