Bridelia sikkimensis Gehrm., Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 41(95): 34 1908. (syn: Bridelia cuneata Gehrm.; Bridelia sikkimensis var. macrophylla Gehrm.; Bridelia sikkimensis var. minuta Gehrm.); . Nepal to China (Yunnan): Assam, Bangladesh, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Nepal as per POWO; . Assam; Bangladesh; China South-Central; East Himalaya; Nepal; Pakistan as per Catalogue of Life; . Bridelia sikkimensis Gerhm. (Phyllanthaceae) : 3 posts by 3 authors. Attachments (2) Photographer: Dr. Santanu Dey Location: Meghalaya. Botanical Name: Bridelia sikkimensis Gerhm. in Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 41 (5, Beibl. 95): 34. 1908. Habit: Shrubs or trees, up to 5 m high. Habitat: Scarce in primary forests between 200 – 1600 m altitudes. Distribution: India (West Bengal, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh), Bhutan and Bangladesh. MS Oct, 2019/05 Bridelia sp. for ID : 7 posts by 4 authors. Attachments (1) Date : 03-10-2011 Habit : Small tree ? Habitat : Wild Bridelia sikkimensis because it is glabrous. MS,Nov.,2021/10 Bridelia sp. for id.: 3 images. Location : Dampui-ngaw (Mizoram) Date : 02-03-2016 Habit : Small tree ? Habitat : Wild The climbing habit points to Bridelia stipularis. Seems to Bridelia glauca I beg to differ. This is not Bridelia glauca but B. stipularis as pointed out by me. Climbing formation when they have support other plants or when haven’t support other plants seems like small bush with hanging branches, Stupules persistent even fruits fallen …….. Bridelia stipularis For the detailed analysis, especially pointing out that this plant is arborescent. In such case please also consider Bridelia sikkimensis, which seems more appropriate, because of the apparent full glabrescence. I am delighted that young Scientists like you are coming forward with your in depth knowledge and sharp observations. You’re always welcome …,
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Bridelia sikkimensis
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