|
Erigeron poncinsii (Franch.) Botsch., 776 1957. (Syn: Aster poncinsii Franch.; Conyza andryaloides DC.; Diplopappus andryaloides (DC.) O.Fedtsch. & B.Fedtsch.; Erigeron primuloides Popov; Psychrogeton andryaloides (DC.) Novopokr. ex Krasch.; Psychrogeton poncinsii (Franch.) Ling & Y.L.Chen; Psychrogeton primuloides (Popov) Grierson);
PLANT FOR ID 125 SMP JUN 09 Lahaul Spiti: This Asteraceae family member was observed in Spiti valley. I think Psychrogeton andryaloides is the closest match Yes … is right Unid from Ladakh – TQ-Ladakh-07: A small aster-like flower, found in Nubra Valley, Ladakh, in June. Psychrogeton andryaloides I suppose Interestingly I had identified this for … from Lahul Spiti, seconded by …, in June 2009. I wonder why it did not reach FOI. efi thread In fact the name was suggested by … as one of the possibilities.
The earlier flower and id did not reach FOI simply because I was not following efloraofindia discussions regularly.
PS: The currently accepted name is Erigeron poncinsii (Franch.) Botsch. Asteraceae Week Part I-Radiate heads:: Erigeron poncinsii Spiti valley SMP3 : 1 image. 5 posts by 5 authors.
Erigeron poncinsii
After long discussions it got identified and features on FOI. Thanks for showing a new species to me …, capturing such species is as a big deal as visiting such areas…
Help in ID OF this plant from Ladakh region : 3 posts by 3 authors.
In july month we along with … were in Ladakh.
These pictures are taken by …
May I request you to please help in ID.
Photographed on July 18, 2014 near Leh, on way to Pangong Lake.
Please try to match your pics with:
I hope Waldheimia vestita
This seems to be what I previously knew as Pyschrogeton andryaloides – and is listed as such in Stewart and more up-to-date by Dickore & Klimes but now considered as Erigeron poncinsii which ‘Flowers of the Himalaya’ says is common on dry stony slopes in Ladakh and Lahoul.
References:
|
Disclaimer
1. For any mistake in identification or for becoming efloraofindia e-group member (for contributing towards building of efloraofindia or otherwise), pl. mail to indiantreepix@googlegroups.com or itpmods@googlegroups.com
2. For better viewing of species’ pages, colour scheme & formatting is being followed as: Description of the species, Details of other flora species on the same page, Uses/ harms, Distribution, Abundance/ Location/ Flowering time & date, Habit & habitat, Etymology & pronunciation, Other interesting information, stories etc., Others, Botanical names, Common names, Main point of discussion below, Discussion about Botanical names.
Navigation
Follow us
