[efloraofindia:34463] Re: Request for ID : 040410-AK-1

Indeed! It should be Kleinia fulgens / Senecio fulgens as Vijayasankar says! Good identification! - Tabish On May 10, 10:57 am, "R. Vijayasankar" wrote: > I hope it is *Senecio > fulgens*.http://www.google.co.in/imgres?imgurl=http://toptropicals.com/pics/ga... >  With regards > > R. Vijayasank

Re: [efloraofindia:34462] plant for id

Looking at the habit, T. canadensis -- 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, May 10, 2010 at 11:31

Re: [efloraofindia:34461] Request for ID : 040410-AK-1

I hope it is *Senecio fulgens*. http://www.google.co.in/imgres?imgurl=http://toptropicals.com/pics/garden/2004/4/4263.jpg&imgrefurl=http://toptropicals.com/html/toptropicals/catalog/photo_db/S.htm%3FNumPerPage%3D20%26NumPerLine%3D4%26listonly%3D0%26first%3D616&usg=__a020A_WejmIVuYQQSHdRz62efC4=&h=6

Re: [efloraofindia:34460] plant for id

Should be Taxus sp. -- 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, May 10, 2010 at 11:18 AM, Inderjeet S

Re: [efloraofindia:34456] Indian Laburnum

here is an extract form Wikipedia: *Gum arabic*, also known as *gum acacia*, *chaar gund*, *char goond* or * meska*, is a natural gum made of hardened sap taken from two species of the acacia

Re: [efloraofindia:34455] Trichosanthes dioica From Jattal Panipat

Welcome Ji Happy to help Tanay On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 10:32 AM, Balkar Arya wrote: > Thanks Gurcharan Ji and Tanay for info > > > Regards > > -- > Dr Balkar Singh > Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology > Arya P G College, Panipat > Haryana-132103 > 09416262964 > -- Tanay Bose +91(033) 2

Re: [efloraofindia:34454] VARUNA (Crataeva Nurvala)

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Re: [efloraofindia:34453] Trichosanthes dioica From Jattal Panipat

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Re: [efloraofindia:34452] Guaiacum officinale -090510-PKA3

It thrives in Mumbai climate. ak On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 5:25 AM, tanay bose wrote: > Welcome Prasant ji > Tanay > > On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 10:32 PM, Prashant awale wrote: > >> Thanks Tanay ji for the info. >> regards >> Prashant >> >> >> On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 6:06 PM, tanay bose wrote: >> >>

Re: [efloraofindia:34451] My first post and Solanum sp.

Welcome ARJUN JI Tanay On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 9:16 AM, Arjun Potter wrote: > Dear Gurcharan Singh and Tanay Bose, > > Thank you so much! Efloras of Pakistan had a good illustration, and S. > cordatum matches perfectly. > > Best regards, > Arjun > > On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 11:32 PM, tanay bose w

Re: [efloraofindia:34450] My first post and Solanum sp.

Dear Gurcharan Singh and Tanay Bose, Thank you so much! Efloras of Pakistan had a good illustration, and S. cordatum matches perfectly. Best regards, Arjun On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 11:32 PM, tanay bose wrote: > Exactly Sir In Eflora of Pakistan the illustration provided completely > matches with

Re: [efloraofindia:34449] My first post and Solanum sp.

Exactly Sir In Eflora of Pakistan the illustration provided completely matches with this plant hence I also think this is *Solanum cordatum*Forssk. It has also been said to be a xerophytic scrambler . Tanay On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 8:32 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Shrikant ji > I think you are

Re: [efloraofindia:34448] Re: Cordia wallachii

Thanks *Shrikant* *ji* for the identification. Thanks Gurcharan ji, Tabish ji & Tanay for the efforts and validation. With regards R. Vijayasankar On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 9:53 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > From whatever little information I could gather the leaves are almost > rounded at base a

Re: [efloraofindia:34447] Trichosanthes dioica From Jattal Panipat

The roots of *T dioica* are extremely poisonous but the shoot portion has medicinal properties as well as taken as a leafy vegetable in Bengal but it's bitter to taste we call it " *Palta*". Regards Tanay On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 8:33 AM, tanay bose wrote: > Ha Ha Ha ha > tanay > > On Mon, May

Re: [efloraofindia:34446] My first post and Solanum sp.

It seems that the leaves are also sub opposite. What do you think it might be? -Arjun On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 10:13 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Appears to be some interesting species of Solanum, perhaps some trailing or > scandent species. > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Profes

Re: [efloraofindia:34445] Trichosanthes dioica From Jattal Panipat

Ha Ha Ha ha tanay On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 7:12 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Tanay > You are tempting me to give names in other languages. Sans: putulika; > Hindi, Punjabi: parwal; Beng: potol; Guj. & Oryia: patal; Tel: kommupotla; > Tam: kombu-pudalai; Kan: kaadu-padavala; Ma: patolam > > -- > D

Re: [efloraofindia:34444] My first post and Solanum sp.

Shrikant ji I think you are right. According to eflora of Pakistan S. gracilipes Decne. is correctly known as S. cordatum Forssk. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 0

Re: [efloraofindia:34443] VARUNA (Crataeva Nurvala)

Thanks for the updation Sir. Tanay On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 6:41 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Tanay and Balkar ji > Now correctly known as Crateva (not Crataeva) adansonii subsp. odora. > > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi

Re: [efloraofindia:34442] Re: Cordia wallachii

>From whatever little information I could gather the leaves are almost rounded at base and glabrous in C. obliqua, glabrous on upper surface but tomentose beneath in var. wallichii. In C. macleodii in addition to ribbed calyx, leaves somewhat cordate at base and tomentose on surface with prominent

[efloraofindia:34440] Re: My first post and Solanum sp.

Solanum gracilipes Dcne. but I am not sure of the validity of this name. The berries are bright yellow and smaller than 1 cm. Regards, Shrikant On May 10, 4:19 am, Arjun Potter wrote: > Hello all, > I am very happy to be part of this group! > Here is a picture I took in a thorn forest in Kutch, G

Re: [efloraofindia:34439] My first post and Solanum sp.

Appears to be some interesting species of Solanum, perhaps some trailing or scandent 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://p

[efloraofindia:34438] Re: Cordia wallachii

The calyx in this plant is ribbed, I hence feel that this is C. macleodii (Griff.) Hook. f. The under surface of leaves also has to be 'stellately' tomentose if this is to be C. wallichii. Regards, Shrikant On May 9, 7:27 pm, Devendra Bhardwaj wrote: > Cordia wallachii a rare tree species in Jamw

[efloraofindia:34436] Re: Salvadora oleoides

Dear Devendra Ji, Beautiful picture of a very useful tree. Regards, -Arjun On May 9, 11:38 am, Balkar Arya wrote: > Dear Devendra Ji > I have a tree of Salvadora oleoides in my fields, but i have never seen > flowers on that and it is more than 30 years old. > Thank you very much for sharing flow

[efloraofindia:34435] First post!

I'm new here, and I'd like help IDing a Solanum sp. I photographed in Kutch, GJ. I hope this works /Users/arjunpotter/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2008/Roll 60/100_2381.JPG /Users/arjunpotter/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2008/Roll 60/100_2379.JPG -- You received this message because yo

Re: [efloraofindia:34434] Fwd: one more request for ID

>From NE India it should be Pouzolzia viminea Wedd. -- 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, May 10

Re: [efloraofindia:34433] Is this a Mahua?

Should be South Indian Mahua, Madhuca longifolia var. longifolia -- 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/ O

Re: [efloraofindia:34432] Trichosanthes dioica From Jattal Panipat

Tanay You are tempting me to give names in other languages. Sans: putulika; Hindi, Punjabi: parwal; Beng: potol; Guj. & Oryia: patal; Tel: kommupotla; Tam: kombu-pudalai; Kan: kaadu-padavala; Ma: patolam -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi,

Re: [efloraofindia:34431] Solanum nigrum fro Lohari Panipat

We used to call it as Kachmach (Kashmir), Mako (Hindi) and relish its orange red or black ripe fruits. -- 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

Re: [efloraofindia:34430] Re: Cordia wallachii

Tabish ji should be right. With C. myxa L. out of picture being restricted to cultivation in Asia minor and Egypt, C. obliqua Willd. var. wallichii should be the correct name at that level. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007

Re: [efloraofindia:34429] VARUNA (Crataeva Nurvala)

Tanay and Balkar ji Now correctly known as Crateva (not Crataeva) adansonii subsp. odora. -- 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://peop

Re: [efloraofindia:34428] Re: Cordia wallachii

Thanks for comments. Regard Devendra From: tanay bose To: Tabish Cc: efloraofindia Sent: Mon, 10 May, 2010 5:32:04 AM Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:34422] Re: Cordia wallachii Thanks Tabish Ji Tanay On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 10:52 PM, Tabish wrote: PS : Cord

Re: [efloraofindia:34427] Salvadora oleoides

Thanks for comments. Regard Devendra From: Balkar Arya To: tanay bose Cc: Devendra Bhardwaj ; Gurcharan Singh ; indiatreepix Sent: Sun, 9 May, 2010 9:08:15 PM Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:34406] Salvadora oleoides Dear Devendra Ji I have a tree of Salvadora

Re: [efloraofindia:34426] VARUNA (Crataeva Nurvala)

Splendid !!! I never saw the flower of this plant thanks to you tanay On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 12:27 AM, Balkar Arya wrote: > Dear All > VARUNA (*Crataeva Nurvala) from Village Vaisari (Panipat*) > Along roadside in full bloom on 18-4-10 > -- > Dr Balkar Singh > Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotech

Re: [efloraofindia:34425] Solanum nigrum fro Lohari Panipat

Great shot !! Bengali name is " Kak Machi" Regards tanay On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 12:22 AM, Balkar Arya wrote: > Dear All > Solanum nigrum from Lohari Panipat > Regards > > -- > Dr Balkar Singh > Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology > Arya P G College, Panipat > Haryana-132103 > 09416262964 >

Re: [efloraofindia:34424] Trichosanthes dioica From Jattal Panipat

Great Catch , We call this plant "POTOL" in bengali . Tanay On Mon, May 10, 2010 at 12:10 AM, Balkar Arya wrote: > Dear All > Trichosanthes dioica From Jattal Panipat Photo On 29-4-10 > A cucurbitaceae vine > Regards > > -- > Dr Balkar Singh > Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology > Arya P G

Re: [efloraofindia:34422] Re: Cordia wallachii

Thanks Tabish Ji Tanay On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 10:52 PM, Tabish wrote: > PS : Cordia myxa Thwaites (not Cordia myxa L.) is a synonym of Cordia > obliqua Willd > - Tabish > > On May 9, 10:08 pm, Tabish wrote: > > Currently accepted name is Cordia obliqua Willd. var. wallichii > > ( G.Don ) C

Re: [efloraofindia:34421] Guaiacum officinale -090510-PKA3

Welcome Prasant ji Tanay On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 10:32 PM, Prashant awale wrote: > Thanks Tanay ji for the info. > regards > Prashant > > > On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 6:06 PM, tanay bose wrote: > >> Dear Prasant Ji, >> This is an economically important plant from the Caribbean islands of >> South Am

Re: [efloraofindia:34420] Fwd: one more request for ID

It is *Pouzolzia *of Urticaceae. With regards R. Vijayasankar On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 1:50 PM, Prashant awale wrote: > Resurfacing again for ID confirmation.. > > earlier response from Dr. Swapna Prabhu ji.. > "This is Pilea sp. of Family Urticaceae. Have to check for the species". > > regards

[efloraofindia:34414] Re: Cordia wallachii

PS : Cordia myxa Thwaites (not Cordia myxa L.) is a synonym of Cordia obliqua Willd - Tabish On May 9, 10:08 pm, Tabish wrote: > Currently accepted name is Cordia obliqua Willd.  var. wallichii > ( G.Don  ) C.B.Clarke > Cordia wallichii G.Don Gen. Hist. 4(2): 379. 1838 [Mar-Apr 1838]  is > th

Re: [efloraofindia:34413] Flora of Manipur: Cinnamomum tamala

Thank you Balkar ji, Tanay, Satish ji, Gurcharan ji and all for your comments and additional information. With regards R. Vijayasankar On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 8:44 AM, Balkar Arya wrote: > Its leaves greatly enhances the taste of RICE dishes > Thanks Vijayasankar ji for nice photo > > > -- > D

Re: [efloraofindia:34412] id please

Dear Satish ji and Tanay, I am sure that it is not Ardisia solanacea. Here the leaves are very large and so the inflorescence. It can be a member of A. pyramidalis -- A. macrocarpa group. Dear Raju, if you refer Kanjilal's Flora of Assam or Dr.Haridasan's Flora of Meghalaya you can easily identif

Re: [efloraofindia:34411] Re: Request for ID – 070 510SC1

Shobha ji, ... certainly putranjiva tree is out of scope !! it was a faraway thought. Regards. On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 10:34 PM, shobha chavda wrote: > > Extremely sorry for not being in a position to provide u with a > close-up.Will try with my co-traveler .But surely its not > Putranjjeevi.

[efloraofindia:34410] Re: Cordia wallachii

Currently accepted name is Cordia obliqua Willd. var. wallichii ( G.Don ) C.B.Clarke Cordia wallichii G.Don Gen. Hist. 4(2): 379. 1838 [Mar-Apr 1838] is the base name. Probably the source of confusion is that Cordia obliqua B.Heyne ex DC. Prodr. (DC.) 9: 479. 1845 [Jan 1845] is an invalid

[efloraofindia:34409] Re: Request for ID – 070510S C1

Extremely sorry for not being in a position to provide u with a close-up.Will try with my co-traveler .But surely its not Putranjjeevi. Regards, Shobha On May 8, 2:18 pm, Satish Chile wrote: > It gives the look of *Salvadora persica ?* > *Satish > * > On Sat, May 8, 2010 at 8:01 AM, shrikant i

Re: [efloraofindia:34408] Guaiacum officinale -090510-PKA3

Thanks Tanay ji for the info. regards Prashant On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 6:06 PM, tanay bose wrote: > Dear Prasant Ji, > This is an economically important plant from the Caribbean islands of South > America, It produces Lignum vitae, a kind of wood which is known for its > strength, toughness and d

[efloraofindia:34407] To activate my gmail account.

Dear Dineshji, I will be much obliged if you allow me to be part of the indiatreepix, group on my gmail account. Regards, Renee -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To post to this group, send email to indiantree...@googlegroups.c

Re: [efloraofindia:34406] Salvadora oleoides

Dear Devendra Ji I have a tree of Salvadora oleoides in my fields, but i have never seen flowers on that and it is more than 30 years old. Thank you very much for sharing flowers Regards -- Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 094162629

Re: [efloraofindia:34405] Fruits of Dillenia indica-090510-PKA2

Dear Prashant ji You solved my problem of id for a plant from Pinjore Garden by this post Thanks Regards -- Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [efloraofindia:34404] Flora of Manipur: Senna didymobotrya

Thanks a lot Vijayasankar Ji and Prasant Ji for good catches Regards -- Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To post to th

Re: [efloraofindia:34403] Flora of Manipur: Butea buteiformis

We have lots of B monosperma here in Haryana but never seen this sp. Thanks for the nice catches Vijaysankar Ji Regards -- Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [efloraofindia:34402] Cordia wallachii

What can be the solution Sirji Tanay On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 8:25 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Tanay > C. myxa L., 1753 can't be a synonym of C. obliqua Willd., 1798; it can be > otherwise (eflora Pakistan) or two as distinct species (GRIN). > > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Pro

Re: [efloraofindia:34401] Cordia wallachii

Tanay C. myxa L., 1753 can't be a synonym of C. obliqua Willd., 1798; it can be otherwise (eflora Pakistan) or two as distinct species (GRIN). -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110

Re: [efloraofindia:34400] Indian Laburnum

Dear All, I am interested planting some Acacia Arabia Babhul variety which yields high quantity of gum. If any knows about this variety & location I will be obliged. -- (*I have posted Lissajous Figures Applet on my blog http://virtuallab.in/blog/ **) Dr. Vasant Barve # 5 Dhanalaxmi

Re: [efloraofindia:34399] Cordia wallachii

Thanks for the updation Tanay On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 8:07 PM, Devendra Bhardwaj < devendra_bhard...@yahoo.com> wrote: > Tanayji, > In rajasthan condition fruiting not possible.But it is in wild. > Regard > Devendra > > -- > *From:* tanay bose > *To:* Devendra

Re: [efloraofindia:34398] Cordia wallachii

Tanayji, In rajasthan condition  fruiting not possible.But it is in wild. Regard Devendra From: tanay bose To: Devendra Bhardwaj Cc: indiatreepix Sent: Sun, 9 May, 2010 8:04:28 PM Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:34394] Cordia wallachii Cordia obliqua Willd.

Re: [efloraofindia:34397] Salvadora oleoides

Thanks for the information and welcome Tanay On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 8:03 PM, Devendra Bhardwaj < devendra_bhard...@yahoo.com> wrote: > Thanks Gurcharan ji & Tanay Ji.It is common tree in Desret. > Regard > Devendra > > -- > *From:* tanay bose > *To:* Gurcharan Singh

Re: [efloraofindia:34396] Cordia wallachii

*Cordia obliqua **Willd.* *Synonymy: **Cordia wallichii* G. Don.* Cordia myxa* Linn. *Cordio latifolia * Roxb. *Family:* Moraginaceae *English name:* Large sebesten *Indian names:* *chinna-nakeru, kichavirigi, nekkera* (Andhra Pradesh); *bahubara, bohari, bohodari, buhal *(Bengal); *bargund, ga

Re: [efloraofindia:34395] Salvadora oleoides

Thanks Gurcharan ji & Tanay Ji.It is common tree in Desret. Regard Devendra From: tanay bose To: Gurcharan Singh Cc: Devendra Bhardwaj ; indiatreepix Sent: Sun, 9 May, 2010 7:46:45 PM Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:34391] Salvadora oleoides Nice catch devendr

Re: [efloraofindia:34393] Salvadora oleoides

Nice catch devendra ji tanay On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 7:38 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Yes Devendra ji > Nice photographs > > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. > P

Re: [efloraofindia:34392] Re: Flora of Manipur: Clerodendrum kaempferi

Best of Luck and Happy Journey Gurcharan Ji. Have a nice time there Regards -- Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To p

Re: [efloraofindia:34391] Salvadora oleoides

Yes Devendra ji Nice photographs -- 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, May 9, 2010 at 7:30 PM, D

RE: [efloraofindia:34389] Grewia tiliaefolia

Thank you Dr. Satish ji. Yes had Phalsa (Falsa ) sharbat many times but not the chutney though ! But isn't Phalsa from G. asiatica? regards, Rashida. Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 11:36:30 +0530 Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:34297] Grewia tiliaefolia From: chilesat...@gmail.com To: tanayb

Re: [efloraofindia:34388] Re: Flora of Manipur: Citrus maxima

Dear Vijayasankar ji A wonderfull fruit, known as Chakotra in Haryana. During our College trip to Dehradun every student purchased it but for eating.. none was ready due to its sour taste Regards -- Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Ha

Re: [efloraofindia:34387] Flora of Manipur: Cinnamomum tamala

Its leaves greatly enhances the taste of RICE dishes Thanks Vijayasankar ji for nice photo -- Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindi

Re: [efloraofindia:34386] Flora of Manipur: Cephalotaxus griffithii

Dear Vijayasankar ji Nice to see a Gymnosperm !!! Thanks -- Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To post to this group,

Re: [efloraofindia:34385] Flora of Manipur: Castanopsis tribuloides

Thanks Vijayasankar for joining the Group "Enjoy while you Work Hard" This makes interactions still wonderful -- 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: 98

Re: [efloraofindia:34384] Phyllanthus reticulatus-090510-PKA1

Dear Prasant Ji, Firstly a great shot , nextly as far as i know this berries are edible. Please study from the link http://books.google.co.in/books?id=7FJqgQ3_tnUC&lpg=PA433&ots=QsNwpzP5O1&dq=Phyllanthus%20reticulatus%20%2B%20edible&pg=PA432&output=embed"; width=500 height=500> regards tanay On Su

Re: [efloraofindia:34383] Fruits of Dillenia indica-090510-PKA2

Nice Prasant ji in Bengali we call it Chalta we prepare Chutney out of it tastes great. Tanay On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 4:23 PM, Satish Chile wrote: > Nice shots Prashant ji > Satish > > > On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 12:39 PM, Prashant awale wrote: > >> Dear Friends, >> >> Fruits of *Dillenia indica. >

Re: [efloraofindia:34382] id please

... getting confused ... the group's database already has *Ardisia solanacea * queries not resolved. This plant seems to be yet different from the earlier two. Regards. On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 5:53 PM, tanay bose wrote: > Dear All, > This plant is indeed *Ardisia solanacea* [Synonyms: *Ardisi

Re: [efloraofindia:34381] Vallaris solanacea

Great closeup Prasant Ji tanay On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 1:16 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Yes Prashant ji > Flowering profusely in Delhi these days. > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Pur

Re: [efloraofindia:34380] Guaiacum officinale -090510-PKA3

Dear Prasant Ji, This is an economically important plant from the Caribbean islands of South America, It produces Lignum vitae, a kind of wood which is known for its strength, toughness and density. More about Lignum vitae http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lignum_vitae Regards Tanay On Sun, May 9, 2010

Re: [efloraofindia:34379] Flora of Manipur: Benincasa hispida

Thanks Satish ji for the Gastronomic updation. Tanay On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 11:51 AM, Satish Chile wrote: > Vijaysankar ji, The fruits of *Benincasa hispida* are used for making > "Petha" and also for Vadi. The later is used for the preparation of Curry. > Satish > > > On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 8:4

Re: [efloraofindia:34378] id please

Dear All, This plant is indeed *Ardisia solanacea* [Synonyms: *Ardisia elliptica, Ardisia humilis*] from the family M*yrsinaceae* sometimes it is also places in the family Primulaceae under the sub-family Myrsinoideae. Regards Tanay On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 11:44 AM, Satish Chile wrote: > May

Re: [efloraofindia:34377] Please ID

Dear Satish ji, Gurcharan ji's ID is absolutely correct as well as your prediction. Thanks for the sending me the updation. Regards Tanay On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 11:29 AM, Satish Chile wrote: > I think Gurcharan ji you are right this plant appears to be *Mecardonia > procumbens*. I have referred t

Re: [efloraofindia:34376] Flora of Manipur: Castanopsis tribuloides

Great joke Vijaya Ji Really it tastes wonderful !!! tanay On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 10:57 AM, R. Vijayasankar wrote: > You are right Tanay! when we enjoy relishing the nuts we can't think of its > identity and all...and when v realize that v finished it there will be > nothing to identify it...

Re: [efloraofindia:34375] Flora of Manipur: Senna didymobotrya

Great catch Prasant ji Tanay On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 10:49 AM, R. Vijayasankar wrote: > Excellent shots Prashant ji! I too have seen the species in few places in > S.India, but always in higher altitudes. > > With regards > > R. Vijayasankar > > > On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 12:14 AM, Prashant aw

Re: [efloraofindia:34374] Phyllanthus reticulatus-090510-PKA1

Yes Prashant ji this grows as wild plant in M.P. also. Satish On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 4:04 PM, Dinesh Valke wrote: > ... do not know whether berries are eaten ... all *Phyllanthus* species > have medicinal values. > Regards. > > > > > > On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 3:56 PM, Prashant awale wrote: > >>

Re: [efloraofindia:34373] Fruits of Dillenia indica-090510-PKA2

Nice shots Prashant ji Satish On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 12:39 PM, Prashant awale wrote: > Dear Friends, > > Fruits of *Dillenia indica. > > *Family:Dilleniaceae > > Date/Time: 08-05-2010 / 05:15PM > Location: Veer Jijamata Udyan, Mumbai. > > regards > Prashant > > -- > You received this message bec

Re: [efloraofindia:34372] ID guess-080510-PKA3

Thanks Dinesh ji, Satish ji. I too feel it is Dalbergia lanceolaria. regards Prashanr On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 3:08 PM, Dinesh Valke wrote: > Dear Prashant ... me too believe it to be *Dalbergia lanceolaria* ... had > been to VJBU today morning (Tree Appreciation Walk with Katie ji and Renee > ji)

Re: [efloraofindia:34371] Phyllanthus reticulatus-090510-PKA1

... do not know whether berries are eaten ... all *Phyllanthus* species have medicinal values. Regards. On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 3:56 PM, Prashant awale wrote: > Thanks Dinesh. Are these black berries edible?. > regards > Prashant > > > On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 2:57 PM, Dinesh Valke wrote: > >>

Re: [efloraofindia:34370] Phyllanthus reticulatus-090510-PKA1

Thanks Dinesh. Are these black berries edible?. regards Prashant On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 2:57 PM, Dinesh Valke wrote: > *Phyllanthus reticulatus* ... is commonly known as: black-berried > featherfoil, black-honey shrub, potato-bush, netted-leaved leaf-flower > > • Assamese: আম্লখি amlakhi > •

Re: [efloraofindia:34369] ID guess-080510-PKA3

Dear Prashant ... me too believe it to be *Dalbergia lanceolaria* ... had been to VJBU today morning (Tree Appreciation Walk with Katie ji and Renee ji) ... will post the photos later. Regards. On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 3:01 PM, Satish Phadke wrote: > I think it may be *Dalbergia lanceolaria* whi

Re: [efloraofindia:34368] ID guess-080510-PKA3

I think it may be *Dalbergia lanceolaria* which is common in Maharashtra and flowering at present. The characteristic pods are protruding through the inflorescence. Dr Phadke On 8 May 2010 23:42, Prashant awale wrote: > Dear friends, > Today i had come across a tree at Ranibaug, Mumbai. Tree was

Re: [efloraofindia:34367] Phyllanthus reticulatus-090510-PKA1

*Phyllanthus reticulatus* ... is commonly known as: black-berried featherfoil, black-honey shrub, potato-bush, netted-leaved leaf-flower • Assamese: আম্লখি amlakhi • Bengali: panjuli • Gujarati: કંબોઈ kamboi • Hindi: काले मध का पेड़ kale madh ka per, माषी makhi, panjuli • Kannada: ಕರಿಹುಳಿ karih

Re: [efloraofindia:34366] Vallaris solanacea

Yes Prashant ji Flowering profusely in Delhi these days. -- 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, M