3.34. Epilobium wattianum Hausskn.

Lectotype (designated by Raven 1962a):—“ Tibet (Ladakh?). 10148 feet. Bellew 1873. No. 32. Hort. Kew.” (K000979312!, isolectotype JE).

Distribution: —U Ganga & Indus, Jammu & Kashmir.

Note: —This species is very problematic, and must await the availability of more collections. The species appears to be closely related to the Epilobium aichisonii, but a proper comparison of them cannot be made because of the lack of specimen.