Thanks for the details. So both are edible "Amlas" Dr Satish Phadke
On 14 November 2013 21:38, Vijayasankar <vijay.botan...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks Tapas ji, for the key. > > P. indofischeri is pretty common in the dry deciduous forests in KA, TN & > AP. Yes, the two species look similar, but distinguishable, and they found > growing in similar habitats. In fact, P. indofischeri is more common in few > forests such as BRT hills in KA and some pockets of Javvadhu hills in TN > and of course in AP, too. > > Local tribes prefer the fruits of P. indofischeri over P. emblica due to > the larger size and probably better(?) taste are are less fibrous. > > > Regards > > Vijayasankar > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Vijayasankar Raman, Ph.D. > National Center for Natural Products Research > University of Mississippi > > > On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 9:18 AM, Tapas Chakrabarty <tchak...@gmail.com>wrote: > >> Leaves usually 100 or more pairs per branchlet, closely distichous and >> often overlapping, linear-oblong, 3 - 20 x 1 - 5 mm; petioles 0.4 - 1 mm >> long *2.* *P. >> emblica* Leaves up to 50 pairs per branchlet, not closely distichous, >> not overlapping, only touching each other, oblong, oblong-elliptic to >> linear-oblong, 10 - 25 x 2 - 10 mm; petioles 1 - 3 mm long >> >> >> *3. P. indofischeri* >> *T. Chakrabarty.* >> >> >> On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 6:47 PM, Satish Phadke <drsmpha...@gmail.com>wrote: >> >>> Looks very similar to *Phyllanthus emblica*. May I know the difference? >>> >>> Dr Satish Phadke >>> >>> >>> On 13 November 2013 13:47, Vijayasankar <vijay.botan...@gmail.com>wrote: >>> >>>> Thank you so much Tapas ji. >>>> And, we are lucky to have you here coordinating this episode. It is a >>>> great learning experience for all of us. We are also delighted to see your >>>> fullest involvement, dedication and passion. Hats off to you! >>>> >>>> >>>> Regards >>>> >>>> Vijayasankar >>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>> Vijayasankar Raman, Ph.D. >>>> National Center for Natural Products Research >>>> University of Mississippi >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, Nov 13, 2013 at 2:08 AM, Tapas Chakrabarty >>>> <tchak...@gmail.com>wrote: >>>> >>>>> I am very happy seeing such nice photos. >>>>> T. Chakrabarty. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Nov 13, 2013 at 12:05 PM, Vijayasankar < >>>>> vijay.botan...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> EUPHORBIACEAE FORTNIGHT >>>>>> *Phyllanthus indofischeri* Bennet >>>>>> *Synonym(s)*: >>>>>> *Emblica fischeri* Gamble >>>>>> *Phyllanthus cecilfischeri* J.L.Ellis >>>>>> *Collected from*: Talakona, AP. >>>>>> [image: Phyllanthus indofischeri >>>>>> (2)]<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Fvijayasankar_raman%2F10832551545%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFrqEzdClN-aBRDRU7iHfNea8d8Qx3MSwg> >>>>>> >>>>>> [image: Phyllanthus indofischeri >>>>>> (1)]<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Fvijayasankar_raman%2F10832610236%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFrqEzf_RMuZhClutbB5CauUphmO_VtbAw> >>>>>> >>>>>> [image: Phyllanthus indofischeri >>>>>> (4)]<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Fvijayasankar_raman%2F10832549285%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFrqEzdJD9XG3WgiuXXz5aUC05IwFkRYdw> >>>>>> >>>>>> [image: Phyllanthus indofischeri >>>>>> (5)]<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Fvijayasankar_raman%2F10832548005%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFrqEzedFkWdTtFxp6NF5iCx-2MFGv9hVQ> >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards >>>>>> >>>>>> Vijayasankar >>>>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>>> Vijayasankar Raman, Ph.D. >>>>>> National Center for Natural Products Research >>>>>> University of Mississippi >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> 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 indiantreepix+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> To post to this group, send email to indiantreepix@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix. >>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> 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 indiantreepix+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To post to this group, send email to indiantreepix@googlegroups.com. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>>> >>> >>> >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. 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