Thank you Pinki ji, Ushadi,Gurcharan ji,Sweta ji and Promila ji for so many interesting facts about Pithecellobium dulce. It is really an irony that it was first studied and described Botanically and named " Pithecellobium dulce " from India, but was not of indian origin. The generic name refers to the curly pod, that mimics an ape's earring (pithekos ellobium), and the species name Latin "dulce" refers to the sweet taste. @Ushadi I liked all your thoughts about this plant. Thank you for sharing them.
On Thu, Nov 24, 2011 at 6:16 PM, promila chaturvedi < thegardener.chaturv...@gmail.com> wrote: > It is also known as Jungle Jalebi. > Promila > > On Thu, Nov 24, 2011 at 6:01 AM, Dr Pankaj Kumar > <sahanipan...@gmail.com>wrote: > >> We call it Jalebi in Bihar. The white pulp is very tasty. >> Pankaj >> >> >> On Nov 24, 7:38 am, Ushadi micromini <microminipho...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> > Madhuri: we call it vilayati tetul, Jilipi tetul... sweetish-sourish >> > pulp... like a tamarind.... >> > very popular with local kids... they strip the tree of fruits as soon >> > they discover it... >> > many a time breaking the branches... recently Kolkta corporation >> > (Most probably them or under their permission) even cut down many of >> > them from crowded streets... dont know their reasons though >> > >> > DID you get to taste it? >> > >> > Usha di >> > ============ >> > >> > On Nov 23, 8:54 pm, Madhuri Raut <itii...@gmail.com> wrote: >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > Thank you Vijayasankar ji for Id >> > >> > > On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 9:16 PM, Vijayasankar < >> vijay.botan...@gmail.com>wrote: >> > >> > > > This is Pithecellobium dulce. Aril of the seed is edible. >> > >> > > > Regards >> > >> > > > Vijayasankar Raman >> > > > National Center for Natural Products Research >> > > > University of Mississippi >> > >> > > > On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 9:41 AM, Madhuri Raut <itii...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> > >> > > >> Kindly Id this tree in a private garden at Pune >> > >> > > >> Date/Time- Nov 2011 >> > >> > > >> Height/Length- about 30 feet >> > >> > > >> Leaves Type/ Shape/ Size- green >> > >> > > >> Flowers Size/ Colour/ Calyx/ Bracts-cream flowers >> > >> > > >> Fruits Type/ Shape/ Size Seeds- green and black curled pods >> > >> > > >> Thank you >> > > >> Regards >> > > >> Dr.Bhagyashri Ranade >> > >> > > -- >> > > Regards >> > > Dr.Bhagyashri Ranade >> > > -- Regards Dr.Bhagyashri Ranade
