I assume that the flower has lost its glory, therefore we see it withered. In this situation, In case of ambiguity, I think it is best to look at the stipules and hairiness of the leaves. Since both species have naturalized in the Nilgiris, and it is known that these species hybridize among each other, it is better to lean towards *P. tarminiana*. Regards. Dinesh
On Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 1:58 PM J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: > What about > The sepals and petals in *P. tarminina* are perpendicular to the floral > tube or are reflexed, whereas they are never so open in *P. tripartita* > var. *mollissima*. > > On Mon, 23 Feb 2026 at 13:38, Dinesh Valke <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Many thanks Garg ji. >> >> Stipules: *P. tarminiana* has small stipules that often fall off >> (deciduous). *P. mollissima* has much larger, ear-shaped stipules that >> stay on the plant (persistent). >> Ear-shaped stipules are not seen in the posted plant. >> >> Leaf Texture: The upper surface of *P. tarminiana* leaves is typically >> hairless (glabrous), while *P. mollissima* leaves are usually hairy on >> both sides. >> Upper surface of leaves in the posted plant are not seen hairy >> >> I strongly think posted plant is *P. tarminiana* >> >> Regards. >> Dinesh >> >> On Mon, Feb 23, 2026 at 12:36 PM J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I think it is >>> https://efloraofindia.com/efi/passiflora-tripartita-var-mollissima/ as >>> per keys herein. >>> >>> On Wed, 11 Feb 2026 at 20:15, Dinesh Valke <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> *Passiflora tarminiana* Coppens & V.E.Barney >>>> The Nilgiris :: Jan 28, 2026 · 10:40 AM IST >>>> along Ooty - Kotagiri Highway, about 2265 m asl >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> [image: Passiflora tarminiana Coppens & V.E.Barney] >>>> <https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/338202129> >>>> [image: Passiflora tarminiana Coppens & V.E.Barney] >>>> <https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/338202129> >>>> [image: Passiflora tarminiana Coppens & V.E.Barney] >>>> <https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/338202129> >>>> Regards. >>>> Dinesh >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "eFloraofIndia" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>> an email to [email protected]. >>>> To view this discussion, visit >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CABSQqC29O_Hiz5B7jxSzK1Fv5-BqWQtvTQvnGKDfEgsCXZTnrw%40mail.gmail.com >>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CABSQqC29O_Hiz5B7jxSzK1Fv5-BqWQtvTQvnGKDfEgsCXZTnrw%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>> . >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> With regards, >>> J.M.Garg, >>> https://efloraofindia.com/ >>> >> > > -- > With regards, > J.M.Garg, > https://efloraofindia.com/ > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "eFloraofIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CABSQqC0HkoqyguixeQmm_990GrXsnNYZG-VsJbs3aR45itGEAA%40mail.gmail.com.
