Maesa argentea (Wall.) A. DC.Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 2, 16: 96, pl. 5 1841. (syn: Baeobotrys argentea Wall.Maesa argentea (Wall.) C. B. Cl. (ambiguous synonym));
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1700-2100 m; Himalaya (Garhwal to Sikkim), N. Burma, W. China as per Annotated checklist of Flowering plants of Nepal ;
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Maesa chisia Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don: 5 very high res. images.
Location: Taplejung, East Nepal
Habit : Wild
Images sent by Mr. Sajan Subedi !


To me appears to be M. argenteaas per keys from Flora of Bhutan at
https://efloraofindia.com/2011/03/13/maesa/ (leaves and stems are pubscent).


OK

Maesa argentea from Himachal [Bilaspur dist.; 1500 m asl]
flowering twig.
Kindly confirm the above identification.


Thanks GSG Sir for sharing Maesa argentea picture.


Looks similar to Maesa indica. Not aware about the details and differences though.

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This shrub was shot from Gori Valley, can this be a Maesa sp.

Flowers were not observed..


This is Maesa argenteaRacemes up to 1 inch long.


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SK236DEC11-2016:ID : 6 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (3)
Location: Kakani , Nepal
Altitude:  6000 ft.
Date: 2 March 2013
Maesa argentea  ???

Nice images but habitat shot is missing.


Sorry! It is from my old collection !


Appears close to images at Maesa argentea


Nepali Name : भोगटे Bhogate



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References:
Catalogue of Life  The Plant List Ver.1.1  Tropicos  Flora of China  FOC illustration  Annotated checklist of Flowering plants of Nepal  India Biodiversity Portal  

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