Re: [indiantreepix:24368] Re: Climber from Sariska 2 91109 – NSD 109

2009-11-29 Thread Swagat
Dear all, *'Rivea hypocrateriformis' *is called *'Sanjvel' 'सांजवेल' *in Marathi. Regards, ~Swagat 9223217568 --- 2009/11/30 Muthu Karthick > *This climbing shrub is Rivea hypocrateriformis, found all over TN. * > > > On

Re: [indiantreepix:24367] Operation Alternanthera

2009-11-29 Thread Muthu Karthick
This key is highly useful sir, I have a doubt about *Alternanthera* *bettzickiana was it a variety of A. tenella. Also, would be more useful if A.tenella is included in key.* **Thank you. On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 4:12 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Trying to keep it as simple as possible (but also

Re: [indiantreepix:24366] Re: Climber from Sariska 2 91109 – NSD 109

2009-11-29 Thread Muthu Karthick
*This climbing shrub is Rivea hypocrateriformis, found all over TN. * On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 11:59 AM, Joshi Pankaj wrote: > Dear sir, > This a member of Convolvulaceae...Rivea hypocrateriformis. > In addition, we also recorded from our area..Kachchh (an arid area in > Gujarat). > > Pankaj > >

Re: [indiantreepix:24365] Yellow morning glory from Himalayas

2009-11-29 Thread lavkumar khachar
Would it be possible to get seeds of the plant? It is beautiful and could well be introduced into our gardens. Lavkumar Khachar. On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 12:11 PM, Tabish wrote: > This morning glory type flower is found growing in fields in > Indo-Nepal border region and Nepal. Found blooming on

Re: [indiantreepix:24364] Re: Fwd: Ceiba pentandra from Delhi

2009-11-29 Thread Dinesh Valke
Alok ji, please put a reason or two, however vague they are - to support your doubt; that will help understand better. Regards. On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 12:19 PM, Pinki wrote: > Sorry Gurcharan singh ji but i doubt its Ceiba pentandra... > > > Alok > > On Nov 29, 4:33 am, Gurcharan Singh wrote

[indiantreepix:24363] Re: Fwd: Ceiba pentandra from Delhi

2009-11-29 Thread Pinki
Sorry Gurcharan singh ji but i doubt its Ceiba pentandra... Alok On Nov 29, 4:33 am, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Adding leaves to complete series > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi

Re: [indiantreepix:24361] Re: Climber from Sariska 2 91109 – NSD 109

2009-11-29 Thread Joshi Pankaj
Dear sir, This a member of Convolvulaceae...Rivea hypocrateriformis. In addition, we also recorded from our area..Kachchh (an arid area in Gujarat). Pankaj *** Pankaj N. Joshi (PhD) Jr. Scientist Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE) Post Box # 83

Re: Fwd: [indiantreepix:24360] Garden Flower for ID-131109-RK

2009-11-29 Thread Tabish
Stokes Aster (Stokesia laevis) http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Stokes%20Aster.html - Tabish On Nov 30, 10:48 am, "J.M. Garg" wrote: > Forwarding again for Id assistance pl. > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: ranjini kamath > Date: 2009/11/13 > Subject: [indian

Re: [indiantreepix:24359] Operation Alternanthera

2009-11-29 Thread Vijayasankar Raman
Its nice to see that the database of ITP is becoming more and more technically strong and authentic, thanks to dedicated people like Gurcharan ji, Satish ji and many others. Its already started serving as e-flora of India. Slowly we can start even revising genera and families of indian plants. On

Re: [indiantreepix:24357] Lamiaceae fo r id 281109MK1

2009-11-29 Thread Vijayasankar Raman
Hi, for me Muthu's pictures look like *Endostemon viscosus*. On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 6:25 PM, J.M. Garg wrote: > Thanks to Singh ji. > Now I feel after browsing lots of images of Stachys, it is may be from*Stachys > * genus. Question remains of the species. > > 2009/11/28 J.M. Garg > > Hi, Si

[indiantreepix:24355] Re: For Id 240809JM2

2009-11-29 Thread J.M. Garg
Reply from Tabish ji: "Dear Garg ji, In the description of *Justicia japonica* at Flora of Pakistan, the flower is described to be 2-lipped, with both the lips about 3 mm. In your flower, the lower lip is much larger than the upper one. ... Best wishes - Tabsh" "One more thing - if the id

Re: [indiantreepix:24353] Re: [India-nature-pixs] Leaf insect

2009-11-29 Thread lavkumar khachar
Dear Palia, I think I have not been clear..I have seen leaf insects, stick insects, but this specimen is something I have never seen The mimicry is so perfect! Also, what I want to say is that we really have not given insects the sort of attention they deserve apart from the pestilent flies an

Re: [indiantreepix:24351] Re: [India-nature-pixs] Leaf insect

2009-11-29 Thread Yazdy Palia
Dear Mr. Lavkumar Kachar, Though a lay person, I have seen similar insects (excepting that I did not know it was called leaf insects). I have also seen insects looking just like a twig, the colour of dry twig. At first sight you will never think it is an insect. One reason could be that they are in

Re: [indiantreepix:24350] Re: [India-nature-pixs] Leaf insect

2009-11-29 Thread lavkumar khachar
Very unusual! In my long innings looking at insects and birds and plants, I have never seen such a wonderful example of a leaf insect. Really, our knowledge of insects is simply abysmal despite the fact that insects are so very important for the welfare of birds and, for that matter plants. La

[indiantreepix:24349] Re: Request for ID of HP Flora Triund 40

2009-11-29 Thread Tabish
My guess, Stellaria graminea, because of the narrow leaves. - Tabish On Nov 30, 12:57 am, Nudrat Sayed wrote: > Hello, > > This plant was seen growing at a height of nearly 2500 mtrs at Triund. > Please help in identifying it. > > Thanks in advance > -- > Regards > Dr. Sayed Nudrat Zawar > Seni

[indiantreepix:24348] Re: Request for ID of HP Flora Triund 18

2009-11-29 Thread Tabish
Gurcharan ji, As you point out, Campanula colorata (current name Campanula pallida) has pale flowers. We have it here: http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Pale%20Bellflower.html We have a flower, probably the same as posted by Nudrat ji, which we have identified as Campanula dimorphant

Re: [indiantreepix:24347] Fw: FW: THE VERY RARE PARROT FLOWER

2009-11-29 Thread J.M. Garg
Detailed reply from Max ji (I thank him for precious feedback): "This time the photos are genuine, but the add-on of the face of Jesus is not. Someone saw him in an iron just the other day. Whenever I get an email exhorting me to pass something on and get good luck, I go out of my way to delete it.

Re: Fwd: [indiantreepix:24346] Request ID Pl..

2009-11-29 Thread Devendra Bhardwaj
SarpotdarJi, It is Cissus rotundifolia. A medicinal plant. easily propagated by cutting. RegardDevendra Bhardwaj From: J.M. Garg To: indiantreepix Cc: Suvarna Sarpotdar Sent: Sun, 29 November, 2009 6:37:14 PM Subject: Fwd: [indiantreepix:24314] Request ID Pl..

[indiantreepix:24344] Re: Request for ID of HP Flora Triund 40

2009-11-29 Thread shrikant ingalhalikar
Species of Cerastium? Regards Shrikant Ingalhalikar On Nov 30, 12:57 am, Nudrat Sayed wrote: > Hello, > > This plant was seen growing at a height of nearly 2500 mtrs at Triund. > Please help in identifying it. > > Thanks in advance > -- > Regards > Dr. Sayed Nudrat Zawar > Senior Conservation Of

Re: [indiantreepix:24343] Request for ID of HP Flora Triund 40

2009-11-29 Thread Gurcharan Singh
How about Stellaria aquatica? -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh 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, Nov 30, 2009 at 1:27 AM, Nudrat Say

Re: [indiantreepix:24341] Re: Request for ID 291109GAS

2009-11-29 Thread geeta arun
Thanks Dr. Anil Kumar. Geeta. On 11/29/09, Dr.ANIL KUMAR wrote: > > Dear geeta ji > > your flower is Turnera ulmifolia. > > On Nov 29, 10:28 pm, geeta arun wrote: > > Dear friends, > > Requesting ID 291109GAS of a plant, photographed today in a garden at > > Goregaon Mumabai. > > Regards, > >

[indiantreepix:24340] Re: Request for ID 291109GAS

2009-11-29 Thread Dr.ANIL KUMAR
Dear geeta ji your flower is Turnera ulmifolia. On Nov 29, 10:28 pm, geeta arun wrote: > Dear friends, > Requesting ID 291109GAS of a plant, photographed today in a garden at > Goregaon Mumabai. > Regards, > Geeta Samant. > >  UID291109 1.jpg > 228KViewDownload > >  UID291109 2.jpg > 240KViewDo

Re: [indiantreepix:24338] Chinese translation of my book

2009-11-29 Thread J.M. Garg
Congratulations, Singh ji. May we have a gist of your original books & other details for our benefit. 2009/11/29 Gurcharan Singh > > Dear members > A Chinese translation of my book has been published some times back. > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, Unive

Re: [indiantreepix:24336] Request for Identification for Triund Flora

2009-11-29 Thread Nudrat Sayed
Thanks very much On 11/29/09, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Perhaps Malva verticillata > > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > 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://peop

Re: [indiantreepix:24335] Request for ID of HP Flora Triund 18

2009-11-29 Thread Nudrat Sayed
Thanks for the identification Sir On 11/29/09, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > May be Campanula colorata, though flower colour is darker. > > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. > P

Re: [indiantreepix:24334] PLANT FOR ID

2009-11-29 Thread J.M. Garg
A reply from Smita ji; "The picture was sent to me by friend from Jordan..it is *Costus spectabils*...Family zingiberaceae thank you" 2009/11/29 J.M. Garg > Reply from Shrikant ji: > "Seems an interesting plant. *Can we have more info* on this like > location, habitat, size, veg characters, sea

Re: [indiantreepix:24332] White mushroom mushrooms on Elephant dung.

2009-11-29 Thread mani nair
which is this mushroom and is it edible? Mani. On 11/29/09, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id assistance pl. > > Earlier relevant feedback: > > “In Chhotanagpur tribals call some of these fungi as '*KUKKURMUTTA*' as > they believe that these plants grows where dogs piss. > I imagine wha

[indiantreepix:24329] Re: [India-nature-pixs] Leaf insect

2009-11-29 Thread J.M. Garg
Wonderful, Satish ji!!! May be you can try search for Leaf insect. 2009/11/29 Satish Phadke > > > An unusual guest came to my house yesterday. > Though not a plant; this insect is necessarily interesting as it does look > like a part of a plant(Leaf) > Can I get any information about it. > Regar

Re: [indiantreepix:24328] Alsophila from Satpura 291 109 – NSD 110

2009-11-29 Thread Vijayadas D
Yes you are right. Alsophila balakrishnani is a synonym of Cyathea gigantea. foto showing soral arrangement is very clear and informational, but that of habitat is not. Any way thanks for you effort. Regards, Vijayadas On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 3:05 PM, Nayan Singh wrote: > Friends > >

Re: [indiantreepix:24325] Request for grass ID-011009

2009-11-29 Thread J.M. Garg
Finally confirmed as *Coix aquatica* in a separate thread by Dr. Anil Kumar: "This one is *Coix aquatica* generally found in paddy fields. A glabrous herb with few tillers. inflorescence light pink in colour with erect modified bract in the form of bead at the base which hav female flower and above

Re: [indiantreepix:24323] Achyranthus species for ID 291109 SMP1

2009-11-29 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Satish ji I am more interested in shining dentate leaves forming the ground cover. I have seen them many a times, and don't know what it is. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone:

Re: [indiantreepix:24321] Alternanthera ficoides

2009-11-29 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Yes Satish ji You are right -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh 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, Nov 29, 2009 at 7:04 PM, Satish Phadke

Re: [indiantreepix:24317] Request ID Pl..

2009-11-29 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Cissus rotundifolia, I suppose -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh 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, Nov 29, 2009 at 6:37 PM, J.M. Garg

Fwd: [indiantreepix:24316] ... of diploid and tetraploid

2009-11-29 Thread J.M. Garg
Forwarding again for assistance pl. as below: "Would it tell us whether it belongs to diploid and tetraploid plant ?" -- Forwarded message -- From: Dinesh Valke Date: 2009/11/8 Subject: [indiantreepix:22621] ... of diploid and tetraploid To: Indian Tree Pix , rashida atthar < rash

Re: [indiantreepix:24313] requesting for id

2009-11-29 Thread Dinesh Valke
The green-ness that I am used to seeing in most of the *Ceiba* trees planted in Thane, could change to more of brown as the trees grow older ... the colour I am referring of tree trunk. Many thanks Gurcharan ji for enlightening. Regards. Yes Gurcharan ji, looking at the tree trunk in your photos,

[indiantreepix:24311] Re: Climber from Sariska 29110 9 – NSD 109

2009-11-29 Thread shrikant ingalhalikar
...and the medium sized tree is Rhus mysorensis? ( foto quiz?) On Nov 29, 3:43 pm, Nayan Singh wrote: > Friends > this white flowered climber is from Sariska Tiger Reserve Rajastan > it was over a medium size tree > Photographed on 26-7-09 > Please id it > Thanks > Nayan > ...

Re: [indiantreepix:24309] requesting for id

2009-11-29 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Dinesh ji I have uploaded trunk, flower cluster, flower, fruit cluster and fruit opened in separate post of Ceiba pentandra. You may please compare. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018

[indiantreepix:24308] Re: Climber from Hoshangabad 2 91109 – NSD 108

2009-11-29 Thread shrikant ingalhalikar
I suffix Dr. Gurcharan Singhji's reply that this is known as Wood Rose used in Dry Flower Arrangements on account of woody dry fruits with persistent transparent calyx. Regards Shrikant Ingalhalikar On Nov 29, 3:22 pm, Nayan Singh wrote: > Friends > Photographed this climber from Hoshangabad M.P.

Re: [indiantreepix:24305] Climber from Hoshangabad 2 91109 – NSD 108

2009-11-29 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Bringing the answer to proper photograph: Seeing this beautiful plant, my first reaction was. It won't remain unidentified for long. I tried myself from Bailey's manual of cultivated plants and reached this conclusion: *Merremia* *tuberosa* (L.) Rendle (Syn: Ipomoea tuberosa L.) I was so excited

[indiantreepix:24304] Re: Climber from Sariska 29110 9 – NSD 109

2009-11-29 Thread shrikant ingalhalikar
This is Rivea hypocrateriformis of Convolvulaceae. The picture seems to have been taken early morning because the flowers are white, fragrant and bloom at night. They turn pink before withering in the morning. The leaves resemble that of Bauhinia racemosa and had confused me when I recently saw thi

Re: [indiantreepix:24303] Climber from Sariska 29110 9 – NSD 109

2009-11-29 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Sorry Nayan ji The reply was for your other post -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh 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, Nov 29, 2009 at 5

Re: [indiantreepix:24302] Climber from Hoshangabad 2 91109 – NSD 108

2009-11-29 Thread Nayan Singh
Dear Gurcharan Singh ji thanks again for confirmation. Regards Nayan. . N.S.Dungriyal IFS Chief Conservator of Forests and Field Director Satpura Tiger Reserve Hoshangabad M.P. 09424792100 From: Gurcharan Singh To: Nayan Singh Cc: indiantreep

Re: [indiantreepix:24301] requesting for id

2009-11-29 Thread Dinesh Valke
Shivaprakash ji, if possible please show us the flowers. The photo of trunk and the branches do not seem to agree with *Ceiba pentandra*. Regards. On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 5:19 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > How about Ceiba pentandra? > It has both smooth trunk and flowers in clusters > > > -- > Dr

Re: [indiantreepix:24300] Climber from Hoshangabad 2 91109 – NSD 108

2009-11-29 Thread Gurcharan Singh
I am sorry Nayan ji It was this plant Merremia tuberosa (syn: Ipomoea tuberosa) -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh 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/~sing

Re: [indiantreepix:24299] requesting for id

2009-11-29 Thread Gurcharan Singh
How about Ceiba pentandra? It has both smooth trunk and flowers in clusters -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh 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/

Re: [indiantreepix:24298] Climber from Sariska 29110 9 – NSD 109

2009-11-29 Thread Nayan Singh
Thanks a lot Dinesh ji for your prompt reply, but i have some doubt regarding Argyreia species let us wait for some more response thanks and regards Nayan. .. N.S.Dungriyal IFS Chief Conservator of Forests and Field Director Satpura Tiger Reserve Hoshangabad M.P. 09424792100

[indiantreepix:24297] Re: requesting for id

2009-11-29 Thread shrikant ingalhalikar
Appears to be Ceiba pentandra, or the white silk cotton tree. Look out for beautiful pinkish white flowers that bloom at night. You won't find them in the morning on the tree. The bark would be greenish, smooth and can be without spines. Regards Shrikant Ingalhalikar On Nov 29, 4:01 pm, shivapraka

Re: [indiantreepix:24296] Climber from Sariska 29110 9 – NSD 109

2009-11-29 Thread Nayan Singh
Thanks Gurcharan Singh ji thanks a lot I think your identification is regarding my plant   Climber from Hoshangabad 291109 – NSD 108  the yellow flowered climber am i right? thanks again for your prompt reply Nayan. .N.S.Dungriyal IFS Chief Conservator of Forests and Field Dire

Re: [indiantreepix:24295] Climber from Sariska 29110 9 – NSD 109

2009-11-29 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Seeing this beautiful plant, my first reaction was. It won't remain unidentified for long. I tried myself from Bailey's manual of cultivated plants and reached this conclusion: *Merremia* *tuberosa* (L.) Rendle (Syn: Ipomoea tuberosa L.) -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa Co

Re: [indiantreepix:24294] requesting for id

2009-11-29 Thread Dinesh Valke
... *Bombax insigne* has almost no spines ... but do not recollect the arrangement of buds looking like these, the buds itself look different. Perhaps some other species. Regards. On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 4:31 PM, shivaprakash adavanne wrote: > dear all, > > for id 291109 asp 1-4 - Bombax without

Re: [indiantreepix:24292] Climber from Sariska 29110 9 – NSD 109

2009-11-29 Thread Dinesh Valke
... the leaves say *Argyreia* species. Regards. On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 4:13 PM, Nayan Singh wrote: > Friends > > this white flowered climber is from Sariska Tiger Reserve Rajastan > > it was over a medium size tree > > Photographed on 26-7-09 > > Please id it > > Thanks > > Nayan > > ..