Leptoboea multiflora (C.B. Clarke) Gamble, Man. Ind. Timb.: 274 (1881) (syn: Championia multiflora C.B.Clarke; Cheilosandra leptopus Griff. ex Benth. & Hook.f. ; Leptoboea pubescens C.B.Clarke);
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Central & E. Himalaya to China (SW. & S. Yunnan): Assam, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Myanmar, Nepal as per POWO;
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Common name: Many-Flowered Leptoboea
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SK 3840 14 August 2023: 5 images.

Location: Taplejung, East Nepal
Date: August 2023
Elevation: 1100 m.
Habit : Wild
Images sent by a friend, Mr. Sajan Subedi!


May be from Solanaceae or related family.

I find the calyx and corolla closer to
https://efloraofindia.com/2011/03/12/lycianthes/ and fruits appear somewhat similar to Capsicum.
But leaves look quite different.
Pl. search further.


Plant looks big. I am asking … ! And let you know !


He says the shrub is about a meter tall.
1 image.


One more addition to the efi ! Gesneriaceae !!
Leptoboea multiflora (C.B.Clarke) C.B.Clarke


 


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References:
POWO  Catalogue of Life  GBIF (High resolution specimens) BSI Flora of India Checklist  Flowers of India  India Biodiversity Portal  Bhutan Biodiversity Portal

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