[efloraofindia:108631] Re: Erythrina suberosa Pune
Dear Dr. Satish Phadke, Lovely set of photographs! Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Mohan Chunkath
[efloraofindia:107346] Nature Rambles
Dear Nidhan ji, Pankaj ji and Janaki ji and friends, Thanks for all your good wishes and encouragement regarding my book 'Nature Rambles'. Cheers, Mohan
[efloraofindia:107277] Nature Rambles
Dear Muthu ji, Rathinasabapathy ji, Garg ji, Gurcharan Singh ji, Giby ji, Balkar Singh ji, Dinesh ji, Tanay Ji and friends, Thank you all for the good wishes and congratulatory messages. Our group has been a constant source of help and inspiration while authoring my book. Regards, Mohan Chunkath
[efloraindia:95168] Re: [efloraofindia:75345] Request for Identification 29072011MC3
Dear Giby, How does one differentiate between Cordia dichotoma and C. lutea? Thanks. Cheers, Mohan On 16 November 2011 19:09, Giby Kuriakose giby.kuriak...@gmail.com wrote: This could be *Cordia lutea *of Boraginaceae family. Regards, Giby On 16 November 2011 17:47, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Resurfacing again for ID Earlier feedback Mahadehwara ji...Cordia species -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ -- Forwarded message -- From: Mohan V. Chunkath mohan.chunk...@gmail.com Date: Fri, Jul 29, 2011 at 11:37 AM Subject: [efloraofindia:75345] Request for Identification 29072011MC3 To: efloraofindia indiantreepix@googlegroups.com Dear Friends, Another identification request. I had posted this plant earlier but had not got an identification confirmation. Tentatively identified as Cordia alba. Location: Adyar Theosophical Society Gardens, Chennai Plant Type: medium sized tree Flowers: creamish white flowers Fruits: Berry with large amount of mucilage Thanks, Mohan Chunkath -- GIBY KURIAKOSE PhD Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Royal Enclave, Jakkur Post, Srirampura Bangalore- 560064 India Phone - +91 9448714856 (Mobile) visit my pictures @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/giby
[efloraofindia:91580] Re: Flora-Australia-81
Dear Ushaprabha ji, The second photo is really beautiful. Thanks. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:91003] 01112011MC01 Id help required
Looks as if it belong to Malvaceae. Abutilon species? Thanks. Regards, Mohan Place: Thurinjikuppam, Tamil Nadu State Altitude: 170 metres above sea level Date: 12/10/2011 Habitat: wild Habit: herb/creeper Approximate size/height: 15 to 20 cm Leaf size: 4-5 cm Flower Diameter: 2 cm Flower Colour: White
Re: [efloraofindia:90932] Cassia for ID : 230711 : AK-2
Thanks for the fresh input re the Cassia ID. Regards, Mohan On 31 October 2011 23:39, Giby Kuriakose giby.kuriak...@gmail.com wrote: I too think that this could be *C. javanica * * * * * Regards, Giby On 31 October 2011 12:19, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. Some earlier relevant feedback: “*Looks like Cassia javanica*. Giby ji will probably confirm for you. Regards, Mohan” “*Looks more like C.renigera* (burmese pink Cassia). Note the stamens of unequal length and the swellings on the filaments. However, you may please send more pictures of the flowers/ inflorescence and foliage and enable the the members of e-flora to identify quickly.” -- Forwarded message -- From: Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.com Date: 24 July 2011 00:20 Subject: [efloraofindia:74924] Cassia for ID : 230711 : AK-2 To: efloraofindia indiantreepix@googlegroups.com Again taken at Pune, Maharashtra on 16/6/2007. At a private garden, about 15-20 feet in height. A cultivated tree. Aarti -- With regards, J.M.Garg (jmga...@gmail.com) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Jmgarg1 'Creating awareness of Indian Flora Fauna' The whole world uses my Image Resource of more than a *thousand species* eight thousand images of Birds, Butterflies, Plants etc. (arranged alphabetically place-wise): http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:J.M.Garg. You can also use them for free as per Creative Commons license attached with each image. For identification, learning, discussion documentation of Indian Flora, please visit/ join our Efloraofindia Google e-group: http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix (more than 1725 members 85,000 messages on 30/9/11) or Efloraofindia website: https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/ (with a species database of around 5500 species). Also author of 'A Photoguide to the Birds of Kolkata Common Birds of India'. -- GIBY KURIAKOSE PhD Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Royal Enclave, Jakkur Post, Srirampura Bangalore- 560064 India Phone - +91 9448714856 (Mobile) visit my pictures @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/giby
Re: [efloraofindia:89673] 25102011MC01
Thanks. The photo matches T. ricasoliana on the web. I found that the plantlist.org has this as Pandorea ricasoliana. Cheers, Mohan On 25 October 2011 10:57, ajinkya gadave ajinkyagad...@gmail.com wrote: * * *This is * *Tecoma ricasoliana * On Tue, Oct 25, 2011 at 10:40 AM, Mohan V. Chunkath mohan.chunk...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Subramaniam ji, Many thanks for the quick ID help. Regards, Mohan On 25 October 2011 10:33, Bala Subramaniam balasubramaniam1...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, it seems to be Thunbergia grandiflora. B. Subramaniam On 10/25/11, Mohan V. Chunkath mohan.chunk...@gmail.com wrote: Help needed in identifying this climber with pretty flowers. Is it a Thunbergia? Thanks. Happy Diwali to all friends. Cheers, Mohan Place: Yercaud Date: 2/08/2011 Altitude: 1500 metres Habitat: cultivated Habit: climber Approximate size/height: 8 metres Leaf size: 12 cm, Compound leaf Flower Diameter: 5 cm Length of Flower: 7 cm Flower Colour: Mauve
Re: [efloraofindia:89678] 25102011MC01
Sorry, Podranea ricasoliana Cheers, Mohan On 25 October 2011 10:57, ajinkya gadave ajinkyagad...@gmail.com wrote: * * *This is * *Tecoma ricasoliana * On Tue, Oct 25, 2011 at 10:40 AM, Mohan V. Chunkath mohan.chunk...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Subramaniam ji, Many thanks for the quick ID help. Regards, Mohan On 25 October 2011 10:33, Bala Subramaniam balasubramaniam1...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, it seems to be Thunbergia grandiflora. B. Subramaniam On 10/25/11, Mohan V. Chunkath mohan.chunk...@gmail.com wrote: Help needed in identifying this climber with pretty flowers. Is it a Thunbergia? Thanks. Happy Diwali to all friends. Cheers, Mohan Place: Yercaud Date: 2/08/2011 Altitude: 1500 metres Habitat: cultivated Habit: climber Approximate size/height: 8 metres Leaf size: 12 cm, Compound leaf Flower Diameter: 5 cm Length of Flower: 7 cm Flower Colour: Mauve
Re: [efloraofindia:89691] 25102011MC01
Many thanks to everybody for helping with the identification. Cheers, Mohan
Re: [efloraofindia:89711] 25102011MC01
Incidentally, could somebody guide me as to how to differentiate between P. ricasoliana and P.brycei. The flowers look rather similar. Thanks. Regards, Mohan
Re: [efloraofindia:89636] 25102011MC01
Dear Subramaniam ji, Many thanks for the quick ID help. Regards, Mohan On 25 October 2011 10:33, Bala Subramaniam balasubramaniam1...@gmail.comwrote: Yes, it seems to be Thunbergia grandiflora. B. Subramaniam On 10/25/11, Mohan V. Chunkath mohan.chunk...@gmail.com wrote: Help needed in identifying this climber with pretty flowers. Is it a Thunbergia? Thanks. Happy Diwali to all friends. Cheers, Mohan Place: Yercaud Date: 2/08/2011 Altitude: 1500 metres Habitat: cultivated Habit: climber Approximate size/height: 8 metres Leaf size: 12 cm, Compound leaf Flower Diameter: 5 cm Length of Flower: 7 cm Flower Colour: Mauve
Re: [efloraofindia:89323] 23102011MC01.. Please help identify
Dear Hemson ji, Thanks. It does look like Pseuderanthemum. What are the common species in India? Regards, Mohan On 23 October 2011 13:09, H S hemsan...@gmail.com wrote: Pseudoeranthemum
[efloraofindia:89377] Re: 23102011MC01.. Please help identify
What about P. Reticulatum? Thanks. On Sunday, 23 October 2011, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: I had hotographed similar as Pseudoeranthemum carruthersii from Delhi -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On Sun, Oct 23, 2011 at 1:31 PM, H S hemsan...@gmail.com wrote: i guess its cultivated one,, we get lots of hybrids for ornamental purposes regards, On Sun, Oct 23, 2011 at 1:28 PM, Mohan V. Chunkath mohan.chunk...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Hemson ji, Thanks. It does look like Pseuderanthemum. What are the common species in India? Regards, Mohan On 23 October 2011 13:09, H S hemsan...@gmail.com wrote: Pseudoeranthemum -- - H.S. A scientific man ought to have no wishes, no affections, - a mere heart of stone
[efloraofindia:89395] Re: 23102011MC01.. Please help identify
Dear Dr. Gurcharan Singh, I agree with your diagnosis. Flower size, colour, leaf shape and size all point to P. carruthersii. Thanks to Hemson ji and you for all the help. Mohan On Sunday, 23 October 2011, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Mohan ji You have a point. the veins definitely look yellow, but there is a dilemma for me. I find in Hortus Third P. atropurpureum (now considered under P. carruthersii): Leaves ovate or elliptic, to 15 cm long, purple or green, variously marked with yellow along veins; corolla 2.5 cm across, white with purple markings P. reticulatum: leaves ovate-lanceolate, 12-30 cm long, undulate margin; veins yellow; corolla 4 cm across -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On Sun, Oct 23, 2011 at 6:54 PM, Mohan V. Chunkath mohan.chunk...@gmail.com wrote: What about P. Reticulatum? Thanks. On Sunday, 23 October 2011, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: I had hotographed similar as Pseudoeranthemum carruthersii from Delhi -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On Sun, Oct 23, 2011 at 1:31 PM, H S hemsan...@gmail.com wrote: i guess its cultivated one,, we get lots of hybrids for ornamental purposes regards, On Sun, Oct 23, 2011 at 1:28 PM, Mohan V. Chunkath mohan.chunk...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Hemson ji, Thanks. It does look like Pseuderanthemum. What are the common species in India? Regards, Mohan On 23 October 2011 13:09, H S hemsan...@gmail.com wrote: Pseudoeranthemum -- - H.S. A scientific man ought to have no wishes, no affections, - a mere heart of stone
[efloraofindia:87930] Re: ASCLEPIADACEAE: ID - Prejith002. Hoya pubicalyx
Dear Prejith ji, Lovely photographs. Thanks for sharing. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:87986] Datura species
How do you distinguish between Datura metle and Datura Stramonium? Thanks. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:88001] Re: Datura species
Dear Dr. Gurcharan Singh and Tanay ji, Thanks for the very prompt input. Regards, Mohan
Re: [efloraofindia:87130] ID Request 10102011mc01
Thanks for the quick reply. Is that the same as Markhamia lutea? Regards, Mohan On 10 October 2011 21:28, Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.com wrote: ... a guess: *Markhamia platycalyx* ... please wait for comments. Regards. Dinesh On Mon, Oct 10, 2011 at 9:12 PM, Mohan V. Chunkath mohan.chunk...@gmail.com wrote: Dear friends, Another ID request. Thanks. Regards, Mohan Locality: Chennai Altitude: Sea level Habitat: small tree Flower: yellow about 2 inches long and 1 inch across Approximate Height: 20-35 feet Photo taken on: 30th August, 2011
[efloraofindia:87175] Re: My Tree Collection: Trees of Bangalore
Dear Raman, Thank you very much for giving all of us a chance to share your collection. Enjoyed going thru the entire collection. Cheers, Mohan
[efloraofindia:85184] Re: eFl women for September among members: Bhaghyshree Ranade (Madhuri Raut)
Congrats! Madhuri ji Mohan
[efloraofindia:85184] Re: eFl Man for September among moderators: Dr Giby Kuriakose
Congrats Giby ji! Mohan
[efloraofindia:82467] Re: Dr. Gurcharan Singh- crossed 8000 messages- efi Guru Guide
Dear Dr. Gurcharan Singh, Congratulations on your signal contributions to the list! A big thanks from all of us. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:82244] Re: Flora-Australia-31.
Dear Pinki ji, The pendulum has since swung back and now Paulownia is considered a good candidate for biomass production. Here is a link to an article which appeared in the Hindu. http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2001/06/26/stories/072635b2.htm Cheers, Mohan
[efloraofindia:82245] Re: Flora-australia-34
Dear Ushaprabha ji, Lovely photographs of an unusual looking plant. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:81575] Re: Request Tree ID 0006
Dear Raman ji, In the first picture there is one lone flower on the bottom left side of the photograph which looks very much like Tabernaemontana Divaricata. Has this flower fallen there? The other flowers definitely do not look like Tabernaemontana Divaricata. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:81576] Re: Request for Tree ID 0003
Dear Raman, New to me. Very nice photograph. Thanks for sharing. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:81579] Re: Solanaceae Week- Solanum macrophyllum.
Dear Padirag ji, I have seen this tree flowering in Yercaud. I have yet to spot it in Chennai. Will be looking out for it. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:81377] Re: Joined KFBG, Hong Kong
Dear Dr. Pankaj, All the very best in your new assignment. Cheers, Mohan
[efloraofindia:81378] Re: Malvaceae Week: Trochetiopsis ebenus from University of California Botanical Garden
Dear Dr. Gurcharan Singh, A very pretty photograph of a plant I have never seen before. Thanks for sharing. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:81402] Re: Malvaceae week :: Sida cordata
Dear Dinesh ji, Very nice photograph. Thanks for sharing. Regards, Mohan
Re: [efloraofindia:81477] Re: Hero of Malvaceae Week: Mr. Dinesh Valke
Dear Dinesh ji, Congratulations on a well merited award. All the very best. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:80804] Re: Malvaceae week 952011-9112011 UD 020 Bombax ceiba Lal Sheemul
Dear Usha di, Lovely photographs! Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:80805] Re: Malvaceae week :: Kavalama urens (syn. Sterculia urens)
Dear Dinesh ji, Beautiful pics! Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:80807] Re: Frerea indica
Dear Neha Singh ji, Nice pics! Are these related to Stapelia? Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:80809] Re: Daffodils from Gulmarg (12/06/2011 NSJ 03)
Dear Narendra Joshi ji, Lovely photographs! Cheers, Mohan
[efloraofindia:80813] Re: Pangi id al080911
Dear Alok ji, Thanks for the lovely photographs! Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:80815] Re: Malvaceae Week: Malva wigandii from California
Dear Dr. Gurcharan Singh, Very nice pics of a lovely flower! Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:80818] Re: Malvaceae week : Theobroma cacao (Coco plant)
Dear Satish ji, Small correction to the common name. I think it should be cocoa plant. Lovely photographs of the flowers. The plant exhibits cauliflory. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:80821] Re: Malvaceae week :: Sterculia foetida
Dear Dinesh ji, Another series of superb photographs! Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:80869] Re: Malvaceae week: Seedlings of Ceiba pentandra from Kerala
Dear Sandhya ji, Very interesting photograph! Thanks for sharing. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:79674] Re: Malvaceae week :: Kydia calycina (RD_02)
Dear Raju ji, Very lovely flowers. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Mohan
[efloraofindia:79675] Re: Malvaceae week :: Abelmoschus manihot
Dear Dinesh ji, Absolutely stunning photographs. Cheers! Mohan
Re: [efloraofindia:79365] eFl Man for the month of August, 2011 among moderators: Dr Balkar Singh
Congratulations, Dr. Balkar Singh. Cheers, Mohan
Re: [efloraofindia:79367] Re: Flora of Panipat: Plumeria pudica from a Nursery in Panipat Model Town
Dear Dr. Gurcharan Singh, Thanks for the information. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:78859] Re: Flora of Panipat: Plumeria pudica from a Nursery in Panipat Model Town
Dear Dr. Balkar Singh, Many thanks for the photographs. The leaves have a very interesting shape. What term do you use to describe the leaf shape? Is the leaf shape characteristic of this species of Plumeria? Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:78860] Re: VERMICULIPHILY: LARVAE POLLINATING ORCHIDS!
Dear Dr. Pankaj Kumar, Very interesting write-up. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Mohan
Re: [efloraofindia:78674] efloraofindia:''For Id 28082011MR2’’ shrub Pune
Dear Dr. Gurcharan Singh, How does one distinguish between Wedelia chinensis and Sphagneticola trilobata? Thanks in advance. Regards, Mohan
Re: [efloraofindia:78675] 07/05/2011/YRP/01/Naoroz Estate, Chethalayam, Wayanad.
Unfortunately, the ones I have in my home garden bears fruits which grows up to 4 inches but are decidedly sour. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:78752] Re: efloraofindia. ID 290811 BRS 10
Thanks to Rathinasabapathy ji for the lovely photograph and to Shrikant ji and Ajinkya ji for the ID. Regards, Mohan
Re: [efloraofindia:78753] Re: efloraofindia:''For Id 28082011MR2’’ shrub Pune
Dear Dr. Gurcharan Singh, Thanks for the clarification. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:78754] Re: Monsoon 2011 - Fruiting Red - 29Aug2011AR01 from Bhagamandala
Dear Raghu ji, Thanks for sharing the lovely photograph and starting the thread. Regards, Mohan
Re: [efloraofindia:78755] Monsoon 2011 - Fruiting Red - 29Aug2011AR01 from Bhagamandala
Dear Raghu ji, Incidentally, the bug is Chrysochoris stolli. Cheers, Mohan
Re: [efloraofindia:78539] Re: Fruits Vegetables week: Coccinia grandis the ivy gourd or Kundru
Dear Madhuri ji, The bee with blue stripes belongs to Amegilla genus. The colour is natural :-) Cheers, Mohan
Re: [efloraofindia:78375] Succulent from Hortus Botanicus Leiden
Could this be a species of Christmas or Claw cactus? Are the round objects fruits? In Christmas or Claw cacti flowers are usually apical. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:78395] Re: Succulent from Hortus Botanicus Leiden
Thanks Pankaj Ji. It does look like Lepismium from the web photos. Regards, Mohan
Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:78175] 19032011GS2 herb for ID from Delhi
Looks like Partridge-breasted Aloe, Aloe variegata. Regards, Mohan
Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:78187] 19032011GS2 herb for ID from Delhi
Dear Dr. Gurcharan Singh, You are welcome. Regards, Mohan
Re: [efloraofindia:78224] Re: Fwd: Awe......... banana tree!
Lovely photograph. Thanks for sharing. Gives new meaning to the expression 'going bananas'! :-) Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:78228] Re: 250811BRS6-Plant for id. confirmation -regd.
Dehisced fruits and flowers of Majidea zanguebarica or the mgambo tree. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:78301] Re: Names of Plants in India :: Begonia concanensis
Dear Dinesh ji, Lovely photograph. Thanks for sharing. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:78303] Re: 20110820 Drosera spp from Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
Dear Shivaprakash ji, Thanks for sharing. Lovely photographs. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:78304] Re: Vertifical-gardening-Petunias
Dear Mani ji, Thanks for sharing. Lovely photographs. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:78305] Re: Names of Plants in India :: Habenaria panchganiensis
Dear Dinesh ji, Thanks for sharing. Lovely photographs. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:78080] Re: information about plant.
I think it is Clitoria ternatea. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:78092] Re: ID Request 24082011mc01
Dear Ajay ji, Many thanks for the quick ID. Regards, Mohan On Wednesday, 24 August 2011, Ajay Nalawade analawa...@gmail.com wrote: It is Catunaregum spinosa
Re: [efloraofindia:78095] ID Request 24082011mc02
Dear Tanay ji, Thanks for confirming the ID. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:78098] Re: ID Request 24082011mc02
Dear Pankaj ji, Thanks for confirming the ID. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:78143] Re: ID Request 24082011mc01
Dear Giby, Many thanks. Glad you liked the photographs. I have made a note of the correct spelling. Regards, Mohan On 25 August 2011 00:57, Smilax004 giby.kuriak...@gmail.com wrote: Nice Pictures! Yes Catunaregam spinosa (Thunb.) Tirveng. of Rubiaceae family. Please check the spelling of the genus it is Catunaregam not 'gum'. Regards Giby On Aug 24, 4:09 pm, Mohan V. Chunkath mohan.chunk...@gmail.com wrote: Dear friends, Another ID request. Separate shots of flower and fruit sent. Thanks. Regards, Mohan Locality: About 40 km from Chennai Altitude: Sea level Habitat: Thorny bush to small tree Approximate Height: 10-15 feet Photo taken on: 14th August, 2011 6076295382_8a470581c0_o.jpg 389KViewDownload 6076275776_158cba86f2_o.jpg 356KViewDownload
Re: [efloraofindia:77984] Re: efloraofindia:''For Id 22082011MR1’’ tall tree with spiky seeds at Pune
Dear Friends, It is mostly grown for poles and firewood. A related species Casuarina junghuhniana, which is fast growing is being promoted by Tamil Nadu Forest Department in recent times. For deriving the meaning of the specific name 'equisetifolia' should have been split as Equis-horse, seti-hair, and folia-leaves. The leaves actually superficially resemble 'Equisetum', an ancient group of plants called horsetails. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:77789] Re: Is this Dillenia indica
Could this be Oncoba spinosa? Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:77794] Re: ID request 19082011mc01
Dear Mahadeswara ji, As per the plantlist.org Erythrina variegata is the valid name and not E. indica. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:77804] ID request 19082011mc01
Dear Yazdy ji, The second photo shows an Oriental White-eye and the third photograph shows a pair of Leafbirds belonging to Chloropsis genus. Regards, Mohan On Sunday, 21 August 2011, Yazdy Palia yazdypa...@gmail.com wrote: No, not during the monsoon. It is after the monsoon. Got some nice pictures last year with plenty of birds on it. Regards Yazdy.
[efloraofindia:77848] Re: ID request 19082011mc01
Dear Yazdy ji, Many thanks for confirming the plant and bird IDs. Your place in Wynad sounds like a tropical paradise! Cheers, Mohan
[efloraofindia:77849] Re: Kathakali flowering
Dear Dr. Neil, Thanks for sharing the lovely photographs. Cheers, Mohan
[efloraofindia:77857] Re: predators of hibiscus
Dear Bhatt ji, The beetle is a species of Mylabris. The 'mantis' is actually an immature 'Ak grasshopper, Poekilocerus pictus'. Cheers, Mohan* *
[efloraofindia:77614] Re: Request for Identification 29072011MC2
Dear Dr. Pankaj Kumar, Thanks for confirming the ID. Regards, Mohan
Re: [efloraofindia:77653] ID request 19082011mc01
Dear Dinesh ji, Tanay Ji and Ajinkya ji, I compared the web photos of A. Fraxinifolius (pink cedar) with my photo. The leaves and leaf venation look quite different. The inflorescence also seems much longer. Will await more info. Thanks. Mohan
[efloraofindia:76860] Re: 09082011-BS-001 A small tree for ID from Munak Road Karnal
I have heard of leaves of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis being used for rubbing down wood to get a fine finish. The leaves of this plant are indeed quite rough. Cheers, Mohan On Aug 13, 12:14 pm, Nudrat nudrat@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I doubt if the tree in picture is Streblus asper as the Streblus that i have seen growing around Mumbai are quite dull green and very rough in appearance. I might, however be wrong On Aug 12, 5:06 pm, Ushadi micromini microminipho...@gmail.com wrote: I have since my above writing googled the possible use of leaves in polishing... I forget which url was it, but somewhere it says its used in polishing wood and IVORY... LO, Ivory??? Usha di = On Aug 12, 12:54 pm, Pudji Widodo pudjiuns...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Dr Balkar Singh, In Indonesia there are a lot of Streblus asper but I have never seen the flowers and fruits. The leaves are not rough enough to polish the hard wood, for soft wood like Hibiscus tiliaceus is enough. I think the strongest for polishing wood is Ficus ampelas. Thank you for uploading the pictures. Regards, Pudji Widodo Fakultas Biologi Universitas Jenderal Soedirman PURWOKERTO 53122 INDONESIA
[efloraofindia:76864] Re: Flora of Kaiga ID PLEASE 09082011 PJ2
How does one distinguish between Lagerstroemia indica and L. speciosa? Thanks. Cheers, Mohan On Aug 9, 10:05 pm, Dr Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.com wrote: Yes this is Lagerstroemia speciosa (Family: Lythraceae) Pankaj On Aug 9, 10:04 pm, Dr Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.com wrote: Yes this is Lagerstroemia specios (Family: Lythraceae) Pankaj On Aug 9, 9:31 pm, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: May be Lagerstroemia speciosa On Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 9:49 PM, PUTTARAJU K pakshirajka...@gmail.comwrote: Dear All, Flora of Kaiga_ID_Please_09082011 PJ2. Date/Time-: 25/05/11 - 10:00 Location- Place, Altitude - Kaiga , Uttar Kannada ,Karnataka, 380 mtrs Habitat- Garden/ Urban/ Wild/ Type- wild Plant Habit- Tree/ Shrub/ Climber/ Herb- Tree Height/Length- 12m With Regards, PUTTARAJU K, SCIENTIFIC OFFICER, KAIGA ATOMIC POWER PLANT, POST-KAIGA, U.K.DISTRICT, KARNATAKA -581400 MOB : 9448999150 EMAIL : pakshirajka...@gmail.com kputtar...@npcil.co.in -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964
[efloraofindia:76627] Re: Fern for ID : 100811 : AK-3
Adiantum is the maidenhair fern genus. Regards, Mohan On Aug 10, 9:38 pm, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: may be Adiantum trapeziforme orAdiantum macrophyllum On Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 9:27 PM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Adiantum sp On Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 8:31 PM, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.comwrote: Taken at Gangajal Nursery, Nasik on 16/9/09. An ornamental fern, potted plant. Cultivated. Aarti -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964 -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964
[efloraofindia:76631] Re: Ruffle Palm : Flower Show : 090811 : AK
Dear Aarti ji, Many thanks for introducing me to this very interesting palm species. Cheers, Mohan On Aug 9, 11:43 pm, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.com wrote: Ruffle Palm as seen at the Flower Show ,Jijamata Udyan, on 18 th 19 th of Feb, 2011. This was a small palm,probably a young plant. Aarti Ruffle Palm-DSCN0936.JPG 220KViewDownload Ruffle Palm-P1130126.JPG 265KViewDownload
[efloraofindia:76487] Re: AGLONEMA COMMUTATUM flowers not opening ID 120005
Small correction. The generic name is Aglaonema. Cheers, Mohan On Aug 9, 11:06 am, Madhuri Raut itii...@gmail.com wrote: I have this AGLONEMA COMMUTATUM/Silver queen plant in my garden. The buds have not bloomed for almost 3 weeks now. Kindly tell me if they take long to bloom or have they died or am I mistaking something else as buds? Regards Bhagyashri aGLONEMA COMMUTATUMSilver queen.jpg 677KViewDownload
[efloraofindia:76518] Re: Tanay sets efloraofindia' ablaze with his 600 messages in March'10
Congrats Tanay! Keep it up!! Regards, Mohan On Apr 3 2010, 9:11 pm, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Dear balkar ji, Thanks for your generous comment. I think Gurcharan ji is better inspiration than me . I love taxonomy because it's like a hobby for me , I anjoy it and my knowledge is stipulated .I am more comfortable with Fungi. Regards Tanay
[efloraofindia:76367] Re: Succulent for ID : 080811 : AK-2
Looks like some kind of Sedum. Regards, Mohan On Aug 8, 12:47 pm, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.com wrote: Again taken at Pune, Maharashtra on 4/6/07. A similar plant to the first one posted. Small garden plant. Aarti DSCN4096.JPG 133KViewDownload
[efloraofindia:76457] Re: Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) Week
Dear Dr. Gurcharan Singh, Very interesting group of plants. Thanks for the episode. Regards, Mohan On Aug 9, 7:13 am, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks all for nice words They are the biggest motivation and fuel for carrying on. I have huge collection of Kashmir plants, perhaps I will upload once I return back to Delhi. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 5:18 AM, Ushadi micromini microminipho...@gmail.comwrote: Gurucharanji: Salute... yes a wonderful week/month... so many new plants, esp from the Kashmir state and the Himalyas, and those from your home in Kashmir, along with childhood memories that you shared... PRICELESS stuff do you keep count of how many specimen were shown? I saw so many new things, I lost count... Thanks for another successful event. Usha di = On Aug 8, 8:20 pm, Vijayasankar vijay.botan...@gmail.com wrote: Congrats, and thanks Gurcharan ji and all for an another successful episode. I could not contribute for some reasons but I learnt a lot and wish to go through all the posts in the episode once again when I find time, to get familiarize with the members of the Apiaceae, a confusing family to me. Regards Vijayasankar Raman National Center for Natural Products Research University of Mississippi On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 10:04 AM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Yes Sir another nice week co-ordinated by you. I have seen many new plants in this week. On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 6:12 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Another monthly episode has just concluded, this time focussing on family Apiaceae, known primarily for spices, but having good representation of wild as well cultivated plants. Thanks to all who posted both identified as well as plants for ID. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964
[efloraofindia:76226] Re: Palm for ID : Sri Lanka : 050811 : AK-3
Dear Aarti ji, Thanks to you and Shrikant ji for the correct ID. New palm for me. Regards, Mohan On Aug 6, 10:15 am, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.com wrote: Mohan ji, Shrikant ji and Tanay, Thanks for the id. It seems to beLicualagrandis. Many a times, pictures are taken very casually and in a hurry making it a little difficult to take in all the details. I had seen similar palms at Kochi, Kerala. Regards, Aarti On Aug 5, 1:00 pm, Mohan V. Chunkath mohan.chunk...@gmail.com wrote: Could it be a Thrinax palm? Mohan On Aug 5, 11:53 am, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.com wrote: Taken at Colombo,Sri Lanka on 19/11/10. A cultivated palm, growing in a hotel garden. A dwarf variety, not like the other palms. Aarti Palm-P1110407.JPG 218KViewDownload- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text -
[efloraofindia:76274] Re: ID of spinyleaf palm like plant!
Looks like Phoenix sylvestris. Regards, Mohan On Aug 7, 9:53 am, ravi g ravi251...@gmail.com wrote: I request for identification of these spiny small trees growing wildly. I remember using this leaves as a protective measure to prevent cattles from grazing the newly planted saplings. spinyleafplant1.JPG 274KViewDownload spinyleafplant2.JPG 269KViewDownload spinyleafplant3.JPG 300KViewDownload spinyplant2.JPG 308KViewDownload
[efloraofindia:76111] Re: Palm for ID : Sri Lanka : 050811 : AK-3
Could it be a Thrinax palm? Mohan On Aug 5, 11:53 am, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.com wrote: Taken at Colombo,Sri Lanka on 19/11/10. A cultivated palm, growing in a hotel garden. A dwarf variety, not like the other palms. Aarti Palm-P1110407.JPG 218KViewDownload
[efloraofindia:75483] Re: Identification Requests
Dear Ravi, Please write to Efloraindia google group. Thanks, Mohan.
[efloraofindia:75497] Re: Request Tree ID 0013
Dear friends, Could the Cordia experts please give their input in the thread 'Request for Identification 29072011MC3'. Thanks. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:75513] Re: Giant Jewel Beetle feeding on Tendu leaves
Dear Dr. Neil Soares, Thanks for the nice Sternocera beetle photographs. Looks like S. marseuli but difficult to determine from photographs. Regards, Mohan
[efloraofindia:75453] Re: Yellow Flowers for ID : 300711 : AK-1
I think it is Tecoma castanifolia. Mohan On Jul 30, 7:07 pm, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.com wrote: Taken at Nasik, Maharashtra on 23/2/11 growing wild by the roadside. I think they are Tecoma...but there are 3-4 types in FOI and getting confused as to which ones are these. Medium sized bushes with yellow flowers. Aarti P1130186.JPG 204KViewDownload P1130190.JPG 114KViewDownload
Re: [efloraofindia:75347] Request for Identification 29072011MC1
Dear Dr. Gurcharan Singh, Thanks for the quick identification help. Regards, Mohan On 29 July 2011 11:39, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: I hope Ravenia spectabilis -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On Fri, Jul 29, 2011 at 11:12 AM, Mohan V. Chunkath mohan.chunk...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Friends, Another identification request. Location: Adyar Theosophical Society Gardens, Chennai Plant Type: medium sized shrub Flowers: Pink flowers Thanks, Mohan Chunkath
[efloraofindia:75349] Re: Request for Identification 29072011MC2
Could this be Rondeletia odorata? On Jul 29, 10:47 am, Mohan V. Chunkath mohan.chunk...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Friends, Another identification request. Location: Adyar Theosophical Society Gardens, Chennai Plant Type: medium sized shrub Flowers: Orange in colour Thanks, Mohan Chunkath 5986154719_3d5731814f_b.jpg 170KViewDownload
[efloraofindia:75368] Re: botanical latin
If you are looking for an online dictionary, please look at http://davesgarden.com/guides/botanary/ Regards, Mohan On Jul 29, 5:17 pm, ushadi Micromini microminipho...@gmail.com wrote: Are there any nice dictionary size (relatively small, not humongous like encyclopedia ) book// text book about botanical latin... that explains // dfines botanical latin nouns and verbs , adjectives.. conjoined wordes used to name and or define botanical binomials and describe the plant parts ... thanks Usha di
[efloraofindia:75291] Re: Eucalyptus deglupta
From the Latin degluptere, to peel or peeling skin, referring to the way the bark peels from the trunk Regards, Mohan On Jul 28, 9:40 am, Alok Goyal alok12...@gmail.com wrote: Hallo all i m looking for some information on the name 'Eucalyptus deglupta'. what is the origin or the meaning of the word 'deglupta' . i mean like Eucalyptus ‘eu’=well + ‘calyptos’=covered, refers to the protective operculum or cap like structure in the bud stage of the tree. what is the meaning/origin/etymology of the word deglupta? Alok
[efloraofindia:75302] Re: eFI Man of the July'11- Sh. Gurucharan Singh
Congratulations to Gurcharan ji, Balkar ji, Giby ji, Usha di and HS ji. Regards, Mohan On Jul 28, 3:24 pm, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Dear friends, From this month onwards, we start eFI Man/ Woman of the Month. For July'11, this goes to Singh ji for 307 messages already posted (upto 28/7/11) as per details below ( I think he would have won the maximum number of times since he joined):http://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix/about?hl=en_IN Next closest is Balkar ji with 207 messages. And other substantial contributors are Giby ji, Usha di Hemson (Alfred) ji being among top five. -- With regards, J.M.Garg (jmga...@gmail.com)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Jmgarg1 'Creating awareness of Indian Flora Fauna' The whole world uses my Image Resource of more than a *thousand species* eight thousand images of Birds, Butterflies, Plants etc. (arranged alphabetically place-wise):http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:J.M.Garg. You can also use them for free as per Creative Commons license attached with each image. For identification, learning, discussion documentation of Indian Flora, please visit/ join our Efloraofindia Google e-group:http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix(more than 1630 members 73,000 messages on 30/6/11) or Efloraofindia website:https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/(with a species database of around 5000 species)
Re: [efloraofindia:75111] Solanum laxum, Potato Vine Flowers
Dear Dr. Gurcharan Singh, Thank you for confirming the ID. Regards, Mohan On 25 July 2011 20:31, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Yes Mohan ji, formerly S. jasminoides -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 8:03 AM, Mohan V. Chunkath mohan.chunk...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Friends, Wanted to share this pretty shot of Potato Vine Flowers, Solanum laxum considering that we are celebrating Solanaceae week. Was photographed in Auckland, New Zealand on 21 December, 2009. Cultivated garden climber. Cheers, Mohan Chunkath
Re: [efloraofindia:75113] Re: Flowers of Lagerstroemia indica
The flowers are much bigger for L. speciosa (the now valid name for L. flos-reginae). Thanks. Regards, Mohan On 25 July 2011 18:33, promila chaturvedi thegardener.chaturv...@gmail.com wrote: I think it is Lagerstroemia flos-reginae. Promila On Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 2:13 PM, mchunkat mohan.chunk...@gmail.com wrote: I am afraid I do not have any more photographs showing the leaves. The flowers were only about 2 cm in size. Thanks. Regards, Mohan On Jul 25, 10:18 am, hari lal taxo@gmail.com wrote: it may be Lagerstroemia indica L pls give a complete twing photo clearly showing leaves and infloresence. On 7/25/11, shrikant ingalhalikar le...@rediffmail.com wrote: Had you given the size of flowers, it would have been easy to confirm the ID. They appear to be about 6 cm wide and would be L. reginae. The other sp. L. indica has flowers about 2 cm only, petals are clawed and they are in dense panicles. Regards, Shrikant On Jul 24, 10:33 pm, Mohan V. Chunkath mohan.chunk...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Friends, Posting flowers of Lagerstroemia indica L. Photographed on 24th July, 2011 in Besant Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Small to medium sized garden tree. Cheers, Mohan Chunkath 5969209051_3d599bf338_o.jpg 509KViewDownload -- HARI SHANKAR LAL AT-SHIV KUTIR PO-BARA BAZAR DIST-HAZARIBAG PIN-825301 JHARKHAND,INDIA MOBILE-9431530563 email-taxo@gmail.com
