Dear Friends, In our recent trip to Abu Hills, we were surprised to observe that many plant species which are supposed to fruit in end of May, are devoid of fruits. Species such as Carissa (Karonda), Malotus (Rohini), Syzygium (Jamun - two species) are still flowering. No fruiting till date. As per our observations, in June we use to collect fruits in this month. Our team members make regular monthly trips of the different areas in Southern belt of Rajasthan.
Surprisingly, early flowering of orchids (Aerides sp.) were also noticed as per discussions made with Dr Satish Kumar Sharma. Experts may throw light on the probable reasons. Let me share that the water availability (both surface and underground) on Abu Hills is decreasing. Nakki Lake has limited water supply. Shockingly, after ESZ notification of Abu Hills, the grey cover (cement-concrete construction) increased on the name of beautification for the tourism purpose. The constructions on large scale especially in the catchment areas as well as open areas of water flow, are taking place with permission of Municipal Board.... Regards Satya Prakash Mehra Advisor - RSNH & Manager - Project Boond Rajasthan --- On Mon, 5/7/10, Satish Phadke <[email protected]> wrote: From: Satish Phadke <[email protected]> Subject: [efloraofindia:40238] Re: Plant for ID 3 SMP 09062010 To: "indiantreepix" <[email protected]> Date: Monday, 5 July, 2010, 11:56 AM Thanks for the all the responses. I think we can safely assume Scutia myrtina as the most likely ID. Dr Phadke On 9 June 2010 14:53, Satish Phadke <[email protected]> wrote: A shrub for ID >From Amboli May 2010 Dr Phadke Date/Time- 30May 2010 Location- Place, Altitude, GPS- Amboli western ghats. Hill station. Near Kavlesad point Habitat- Garden/ Urban/ Wild/ Type- Wild Plant Habit- Tree/ Shrub/ Climber/ Herb- Shrub. Thorny thorn at every leaf Height/Length- 1.5m Leaves Type/ Shape/ Size- Ovate Inflorescence Type/ Size- Axillary Flowers Size/ Colour/ Calyx/ Bracts- Less than 1cm White pentamerous. Many ants on it Fruits Type/ Shape/ Size Seeds- As in picture. Like berrys Other Information like Fragrance, Pollinator, Uses etc.- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix?hl=en.
