Re: [efloraofindia:36988] Refresher/ Training in Botany

Dear all, Mumbai University conducts weekend course... 'Taxanomy of Plants and Animals' For more details contact- Dr. C. S. Lattu - 09892533164 Regards, ~Swagat 9223217568 / 9422317979 2010/6/3 J.M. Garg > Forwarding again for any assistance in the matter please. > > > -- Forwarded m

Fwd: [efloraofindia:36985] International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants

Forwarding again for any assistance in the matter please. -- Forwarded message -- From: Balkar Arya Date: 22 May 2010 23:02 Subject: [efloraofindia:35642] International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants To: indiantreepix Dear All Can any one help me in getting the sof

Fwd: [efloraofindia:36986] Refresher/ Training in Botany

Forwarding again for any assistance in the matter please. -- Forwarded message -- From: Balkar Arya Date: 22 May 2010 23:09 Subject: [efloraofindia:35643] Refresher/ Training in Botany To: indiantreepix Dear All If you have any information about any refresher course in Botany

Re: [efloraofindia:36984] Canavalia Sp??220510-PKA1

just realized, your plant seems to be a climber.. Then my sighting is different. Please ignore my earlier message. Regards. On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 11:09 AM, Dinesh Valke wrote: > Dear Prashant, me too have come across this plants cultivated in fields ... > the local farmers say this plan

Re: [efloraofindia:36983] Canavalia Sp??220510-PKA1

Dear Prashant, me too have come across this plants cultivated in fields ... the local farmers say this plant is similar to घेवडा ghevada (*Lablab purpureus*) yet different in fruit (seeds). Me too am interested in knowing the ID. All said, it could end up being some cultivar of *Lablab purpureus.

Re: [efloraofindia:36982] please help to identify euphorbiaceae species of Kachchh gujarat

... most probably, *Chamaesyce hypericifolia* (syn. *Chamaesyce glomerifera, Euphorbia glomerifera, Euphorbia hypericifolia*) Commonly known as: graceful sandmat, large spotted spurge, milk purslane ... native of tropical Americas, naturalized elsewhere Please wait for validation. Regards. O

Fwd: [efloraofindia:36974] scientific names of local grasses

Forwarding again for any assistance in the matter please. -- Forwarded message -- From: s.r. sujata Date: 22 May 2010 10:47 Subject: [efloraofindia:35556] scientific names of local grasses To: indiantreepix@googlegroups.com Hi please help in suggesting links or providing scient

Re: [efloraofindia:36973] Holigarna nigra

Hi Mani,   Haven't the foggiest. It is a South Indian tree. Someone else will have to take the call. Regards,    Neil Soares. --- On Thu, 6/3/10, mani nair wrote: From: mani nair Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:36946] Holigarna nigra To: "Neil Soares" Cc: indiant

Re: [efloraofindia:36972] Holigarna nigra

Hi Mr. Neil, First time I am seeing this plant. What are the uses of this tree? Regards, Mani. On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 12:21 AM, Neil Soares wrote: > Hi, > At Rajmachi. This one has been identified as Holigarna nigra. > With regards, > Neil

Re: [efloraofindia:36970] Fwd: 040510GS1 tree for ID from Delhi

Hi Prof. Singh,    Madhuca longifolia var. latifolia for me.  Regards,    Neil Soares. --- On Thu, 6/3/10, Gurcharan Singh wrote: From: Gurcharan Singh Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:36832] Fwd: 040510GS1 tree for ID from Delhi To: "R. Vijayasankar"

Re: [efloraofindia:36968] Guazuma ulmifolia (Rudrasham) from Delhi

Formpejaver ji (it may not be your name but login ID) The answer is clear Rudraksh is Elaeocarpus angustifolius, advertised so commonly on TV Badraksh is Guazuma ulmifolia, the poor substitute. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-1

Re: [efloraofindia:36966] Guazuma ulmifolia (Rudrasham) from Delhi

In Maharashtra Rurdraksh and Badraksh are two different trees. Rudraksh is superior to Bhadraksha. I will have to ask someone the genetic names and my father the difference in two. Bhadraksh is sold in market as Rudraksh many times to cheat people. Rudraksh is used in puja, has the property of r

Re: [efloraofindia:36965] Guazuma ulmifolia (Rudrasham) from Delhi

Thanks Devendra ji for another name -- 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 Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 8:39 AM

Re: [efloraofindia:36964] Olea dioica Roxb. - OLEACEAE

Nice Pictures Neil Ji, Thanks for sharing. Regards Yazdy. On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 6:41 AM, tanay bose wrote: > Very Nice photographs Neil ji thanks for sharing > Tanay > > > On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 11:54 PM, Neil Soares wrote: > >> Hi, >> Sending my photographs of the Indian Olive Tree [Olea dioi

Re: [efloraofindia:36963] 4 pictures for you

Microlepia sps. On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 2:57 PM, tanay bose wrote: > Bingo !! I got it on target !! i was waiting for a validation as the sorus > are not available in the photos hence I was hesitating to move into the > species level but it looked like *D marginalis* to me. > Tanay > > > On Wed,

Re: [efloraofindia:36962] Guazuma ulmifolia (Rudrasham) from Delhi

Gurucharanji,     In Rajasthan we call Bhadraksh. Regard Devendra From: Gurcharan Singh To: Anand Kumar Bhatt Cc: efloraofindia ; bodhi-nigha...@googlegroups.com Sent: Thu, 3 June, 2010 8:24:32 AM Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:36961] Guazuma ulmifolia (Rudrasha

Re: [efloraofindia:36961] Guazuma ulmifolia (Rudrasham) from Delhi

Anand ji The fruits are somewhat similar looking to real Rudraksh (Elaeocarpus angustifolius) and it is no wonder it may be used for similar purpose. I could extract this information: "Haridaasu (servant of Lord Hari/Vishnu)" is a special attraction of this festival, just like Santa for Christmas.

Re: [efloraofindia:36960] Grewia damien

Thanks for sharing the photo, I really admire the closeup of the flowers. Tanay On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 7:45 AM, Devendra Bhardwaj < devendra_bhard...@yahoo.com> wrote: >Botanical names Grewia damien Local Name *फालसा* Family *Tiliaceae * > Habit tree

Re: [efloraofindia:36958] Guazuma ulmifolia (Rudrasham) from Delhi

Does it become like Rudraksh after drying? Is it used to adulterate Rudraksh (Eliocarpus)? Is this tree the same as Bhadraksh? ak On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 7:52 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > RUDRAKSHAM from Delhi > For fruits I have to be satisfied with Rudraksham, Guazuma ulmifolia Lam. > from Delh

Re: [efloraofindia:36957] Re: Ocimum??060410-PKA1

E. stauntonii seems to be the closest call -- 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 Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at

Re: [efloraofindia:36956] Holigarna nigra

This is a new plant for me Thanks for sharing Neil ji Tanay On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 12:21 AM, Neil Soares wrote: > Hi, > At Rajmachi. This one has been identified as Holigarna nigra. > With regards, > Neil Soares. > > -- > You received this mess

Re: [efloraofindia:36955] Re: Fruitng Tree | Mahwa

Thanks Vijayasankar ji You have clarified many things. The focus is now my third photograph (and three photographs posted separately also). It is not M. longifolia var. latifolia (suggested by Tabish ji and Rashida ji) or even M. longifolia var. longifolia (suggested by Neil ji). Let us explore M.

Re: [efloraofindia:36954] Canscora diffusa [Kilwar].

Very and Nice detailed photography Neil ji Tanay On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 12:01 AM, Neil Soares wrote: > Hi, > From my records over the last few years - Canscora diffusa generally > flowers between October to January though a few stragglers are seen > flowering even in February to March. This yea

Re: [efloraofindia:36953] Etymology- Madhuca longifolia

Flowers are sweet to taste, that's why fermentation is there and that should be the reason for the name. ak On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 12:48 AM, R. Vijayasankar wrote: > There is another meaning for the term 'Madhu' that is 'drink (liquor)', > isnt't it? > We all know country arrack is prepared by f

Re: [efloraofindia:36952] Olea dioica Roxb. - OLEACEAE

Very Nice photographs Neil ji thanks for sharing Tanay On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 11:54 PM, Neil Soares wrote: > Hi, > Sending my photographs of the Indian Olive Tree [Olea dioica]. > With regards, > Neil Soares. > > --- On *Wed, 6/2/10, tanay bose

Re: [efloraofindia:36951] Phyllanthus for id 170510MK3

Yes, it is completely different. Keezhaanelli (P. amarus) is a herb, whereas this is a large shrub or small tree. With regards R. Vijayasankar On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 2:03 PM, Jency Samuel wrote: > Is it different from Phyllanthus amarus (keezhaanelli in Tamil, meaning > the berries are under

Re: [efloraofindia:36950] Etymology- Madhuca longifolia

There is another meaning for the term 'Madhu' that is 'drink (liquor)', isnt't it? We all know country arrack is prepared by fermenting (dont know the recipe!) flowers of Mahua. Anyway the 'madhu' is prepared from flowers. With regards R. Vijayasankar On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 12:46 PM, Satish Pha

Re: [efloraofindia:36949] Fwd: 040510GS1 tree for ID from Delhi

Looks like *Madhuca butyracea*? = *Diploknema* *butyracea. *But needs confirmation! With regards R. Vijayasankar On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 12:55 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > This plant was identified as Madhuca longifolia var. longifolia by Neil ji, > with no suggestions to the contrary. I am re

Re: [efloraofindia:36947] Phyllanthus for id 170510MK3

Is it different from Phyllanthus amarus (keezhaanelli in Tamil, meaning the berries are under the leaves), used to cure jaundice? --- On Tue, 1/6/10, R. Vijayasankar wrote: From: R. Vijayasankar Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:36735] Phyllanthus for id 170510MK3 To: "J.M. Garg" Cc: "efloraofindi

Re: [efloraofindia:36942] One more hibiscus from Matheran

This a common Hibiscus this too I have with me !! Tanay On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 10:15 PM, mani nair wrote: > Hi friends, > > sending one more hibiscus photo from Matheran. > > Regards, > > Mani. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "efloraofindia" g

Re: [efloraofindia:36941] White Hibiscus flower

i have this white variety of Hibiscus with me Mani Ji!! tanay On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 10:09 PM, mani nair wrote: > Dear friends, > > I am sending a hibiscus flower photo taken in Matheran. > > Hope you like it. > > Regards, > > Mani. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed t

Re: [efloraofindia:36939] Etymology- Madhuca longifolia

But where is the Madhu from; Fruits, flowers, bark? On 2 June 2010 13:02, nivi tha wrote: > Etymology No. 7 > > > More discussion is going on in this plant. we ll see the etymology > > *Madhuca longifolia* - Sapotaceae > > Madhuca - Madhu- honey (Sanskrit) > longifolia- long leaves > > -

Re: [efloraofindia:36938] ID 060410 1

This is most likely to be Milletia only. Not Gliricidia Dr Phadke On 2 June 2010 20:57, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Resurfacing again for ID > > Earlier feedback > > Satish Chile ji, Tanay..Gliricidia > sepium > > Shrikant ji, Padmini ji and Yazdy > ji...

Re: [efloraofindia:36936] Re: Aerides dalzelliana

I hope *Smithsonia viridifolia* and *Aerides dalzelliana *are synonyms. Dr Phadke On 2 June 2010 11:09, Smilax004 wrote: > Hi, > > yes, It is Smithsonia viridifolia for sure. Nice picture! > > Regards > Giby > > On Jun 2, 12:42 am, Tabish wrote: > > This should be Smithsonia viridiflora. > > Ae

[efloraofindia:36935] Re: Tree for ID SMP 29/05/10

Sorry for inadequate information. The flower size is 3-4cm. So most likely *Syzigium hemisphericum*. Dr Phadke On 1 June 2010 19:32, Satish Phadke wrote: > Seen at Amboli. > Pictures from two different trees. I think both are same. > Myrtaceae member Syzigium. For ID > Dr Phadke > > *Date/Time

Re: [efloraofindia:36934] Avocado

It definitely looks like Avocado tree. Shall submit pictures of a couple of them to morrow. Regards Yazdy Palia. On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 10:23 AM, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. > > Some earlier relevant feedback: > > “I hope the scientific name is Per

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:36931] ID Tree

Hi, This could most probably be Aphanamixis polystachya (Meliaceae) only. But before confirming please follow what Dr Anil Kumar suggested that is the field character for the species. Regards, Giby On Jun 2, 1:34 pm, "J.M. Garg" wrote: > Resurfacing again for ID > Earlier feedback > Tabish j

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:36930] Mallotus?? 030510-PKA2

Hi, It is not Mallottus philippensis for sure. Regards Giby On Jun 2, 1:36 pm, "J.M. Garg" wrote: > Resurfacing again for ID > Earlier feedback > Tanay.. think personally that this plant > is *Mallotus > philippensis*.. kindly validate. > Nayan ji.

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:36929] Request for ID- 040510RA1

Hi, Could be Chasalia curviflora (Rubiaceae). not sure I have to see the open flower. Regards Giby On Jun 2, 3:34 pm, "J.M. Garg" wrote: > Forwarding again for Id assistance please. > > > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: rashida atthar > Date: 4 May 2010 11:00 > Subject: [efl

[efloraofindia:36928] Re: Tree for ID SMP 29/05/10

Hi, Both are Syzigium zeylanicum for sure. Regards Giby On Jun 1, 7:02 pm, Satish Phadke wrote: > Seen at Amboli. > Pictures from two different trees. I think both are same. > Myrtaceae member Syzigium. For ID > Dr Phadke > >   *Date/Time-* > > * * > > *29 May2010 5:00 PM* > > *Location- Pla

Re: [efloraofindia:36927] Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb.

Dear Anantanarayan Rajaram ji You are right we do get the fragrance of the flowers. Thank you for the information of the uses of the seeds. Regards Yazdy. On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 8:16 PM, Anantanarayan Rajaram < rajaram_an...@yahoo.com> wrote: > I do know if others have remarked on it but when the

Re: [efloraofindia:36926] Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb.

Dear Raghu Ji, Thank you for the information as well as for sending me those links. Oh! yes they do grow to very great heights, we have a couple of them at our place. Some of them with large cavities that harbour flying squirrels. The fruits really attract a lot of animals including our cows. Quite

[efloraofindia:36924] Jasminum sambac 'Mogra'

Just a tip to those who like this flower. Harvest it daily to keep the plant and flowers in good health. ak -- Anand Kumar Bhatt A-59, B.S.F.Colony, Airport Road Gwalior. 474 005. Tele: 0751-247 2233. Mobile 0 94253 09780. My blogsite is at: http://anandkbhatt.blogspot.com (A new blogs has been a

Re: [efloraofindia:36923] 2 pictures for you

Dear Friends, Tanay ji and Mayur Nandikar ji, Thank you for the indentification. Regards Yazdy Palia. On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 8:23 PM, tanay bose wrote: > Mussaenda erthrophylla from me too !! > Tanay > > On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 8:20 PM, Mayur Nandikar > wrote: >> >> Hello, >> I think u r Images a

Re: [efloraofindia:36921] Climber from Chhattisgarh

*Symphorema involucratum *indeed!! Kindly check the description and illustration From Flora of China Description: http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200019433 Illustration: http://www.efloras.org/object_page.aspx?object_id=3109&flora_id=2 Regards Tanay On Wed, Jun 2, 20

Re: [efloraofindia:36918] Murraya paniculata

Bose and Choudhury have mentioned them as two different cultivars. ak On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 6:07 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Promila ji > Yes Kamini is commonly used name for this plant, other names being Mar: > Pandari, kunti, marchulajuti; Tel: Nagagolunga, karepaku; Tam: Konji; Kan: > Ang

Re: [efloraofindia:36917] Red Cassia (02/06/10 NJ)

On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 8:31 PM, Anand Kumar Bhatt wrote: > If I am not wide off the mark nodosa is much lighter shade of pink than > javanica. > ak > > > On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 6:23 PM, promila chaturvedi < > thegardener.chaturv...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Please explain the difference in this Cassi

[efloraofindia:36916] Re: Guazuma ulmifolia (Rudrasham) from Delhi

Thanks Tanay -- 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 Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 8:17 PM, tanay bose wrote: >

[efloraofindia:36915] Re: Elaeocarpus angustifolius (Rudraksha) from Delhi

thanks Simkin ji & Tanay -- 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 Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 8:18 PM, tanay bo

Re: [efloraofindia:36914] 2 pictures for you

Mussaenda erthrophylla from me too !! Tanay On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 8:20 PM, Mayur Nandikar wrote: > Hello, > I think u r Images are of *Mussaenda erthrophylla *pls check. > > Thnx. > > On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 9:32 AM, Yazdy Palia wrote: > >> You have been sent 2 pictures. >> >> >> DSCN2608.JPG >>

Re: [efloraofindia:36913] 2 pictures for you

Hello, I think u r Images are of *Mussaenda erthrophylla *pls check. Thnx. On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 9:32 AM, Yazdy Palia wrote: > You have been sent 2 pictures. > > > DSCN2608.JPG > DSCN2609.JPG > > These pictures were sent with Picasa, from Google. > Try it out here: http://picasa.google.com/ >

[efloraofindia:36912] Re: Guazuma ulmifolia (Rudrasham) from Delhi

Thanks for posting this rare plant !! Nice photos Sir ji Tanay On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 7:52 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > RUDRAKSHAM from Delhi > For fruits I have to be satisfied with Rudraksham, Guazuma ulmifolia Lam. > from Delhi, planted and growing very commonly in Delhi along roadsides and >

Re: [efloraofindia:36911] Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb.

I do know if others have remarked on it but when the flowers open in the evening, there is a sweet honey scent around noticeable even by humans. I have noticed the nice scent in Chennai as also in the Wynad forests around summer time. The nuts are used in tanning of skin to convert it to leather

Re: [efloraofindia:36909] Tree for ID SMP 29/05/10

Hello, Pls check *Syzygium hemisphericum* ** Thanx. On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 8:01 PM, tanay bose wrote: > I too think they are from the same Syzigium species > Tanay > > > On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 7:32 PM, Satish Phadke wrote: > >> Seen at Amboli. >> Pictures from two different trees. I think both a

Re: [efloraofindia:36907] Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb.

Dear Yazdy ji, In my locality, we come across Terminalia Bellarica tree which are around 40-50 feet high ( semi deciduous habitat). In forests they reach amazing heights 40 meters. When this tree fruits (Nov) one can spot many wild animals around. Some photographs from my albums My Native h

Re: [efloraofindia:36906] Re: Gulmohar Tree

Dear Friends, Come to think of it, I have never seen any birds nesting on it too. I think because of the nature of the tree. I think that it lacks crisscrossing branches for the birds to build a nest on it. The branches are mostly lateral and are heavy and long. The leaves are so small that it is n

Re: [efloraofindia:36905] Litchee Fruiting

Of course. Bats have feeding and roosting seperate places. For feeding they generally fly to the direction of forest if it is near by or the fruit trees which they know off during night. They eat and come back to roosting place. Here they pass on the seeds through feces. We can study what bats h

Re: [efloraofindia:36904] Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb.

"Haritaki" in bengali grows well around bengal plains Tanay On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 6:44 PM, Yazdy Palia wrote: > Thank you sir. > This work is intoxicating. > Regards > Yazdy Palia. > > On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 6:43 PM, Gurcharan Singh > wrote: > > Yes Yazdy ji > > Quite distinct from other speci

Re: [efloraofindia:36903] Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb.

Thank you sir. This work is intoxicating. Regards Yazdy Palia. On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 6:43 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Yes Yazdy ji > Quite distinct from other species. > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired  Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Res: 932

Re: [efloraofindia:36902] Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb.

Yes Yazdy ji Quite distinct from other 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/ On Wed, Jun 2, 20

Re: [efloraofindia:36900] Re: Gulmohar Tree

One of the things i always look forward during summers is the orange blossoms of *Delonix*... They are feast to eyes!! On 6/2/10, promila chaturvedi wrote: > > Yes, birds do not love it nor do insects. > Promila > On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 11:47 PM, Anand Kumar Bhatt > wrote: > >> I am told that

Re: [efloraofindia:36899] Re: Gulmohar Tree

Yes, birds do not love it nor do insects. Promila On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 11:47 PM, Anand Kumar Bhatt wrote: > I am told that because it is an exotic tree, birds dont perch/roost or nest > in it Is it correct? > ak > > On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 4:56 PM, promila chaturvedi < > thegardener.chaturv...

Re: [efloraofindia:36898] Litchee Fruiting

This is Licchi season and I can not resist after seeing this picture, and going to eat few just now. Promila On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 5:51 PM, Satish Chile wrote: > Farida ji do bats play any role in the dissemination of seeds while eating > the fruits. > Satish > > > On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 5:44 P

Re: [efloraofindia:36897] Red Cassia (02/06/10 NJ)

Please explain the difference in this Cassia and C. nodosa. regards, Promila On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 5:23 PM, tanay bose wrote: > Extremely great close-up the flowers really beautiful !! thanks for sharing > Tanay > > > On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 5:04 PM, Prashant awale wrote: > >> Wow, Good catch.

Re: [efloraofindia:36896] ID of this berry

I still remember it very well that I and my friends used to eat plenty of makoi during our scool days Promila On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 5:21 PM, Satish Chile wrote: > Yazdy ji, this is *S.nigrum.* > *Satish > * > > On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 10:00 AM, Yazdy Palia wrote: > >> Dear SAtish Chile ji, >> It

Re: [efloraofindia:36895] Fwd: Flower for Id.

Thanks Anandji and Tanayji. Mani. On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 5:37 PM, Anand Kumar Bhatt wrote: > If I remember correctly, Zinnia linearis > ak > > > On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 5:31 PM, Anand Kumar Bhatt > wrote: > >> looks like zinnia sp. >> ak >> >> >> On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 4:31 PM, mani nair wrote:

Re: Fw: [efloraofindia:36894] Re: Gulmohar Tree

Yes, I was also talking about the nesting of birds. Regards, Mani. On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 5:43 PM, wrote: > Sent from BlackBerry® on Airtel > -- > *From: *formpeja...@yahoo.com > *Date: *Wed, 2 Jun 2010 12:09:31 + > *To: *Anand Kumar Bhatt > *Subject: *Re: [ef

Re: [efloraofindia:36893] Litchee Fruiting

Farida ji do bats play any role in the dissemination of seeds while eating the fruits. Satish On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 5:44 PM, Farida Abraham wrote: > not only do birds eat the fruit, you naeed to protect them from bats and > honey bees 0r you get a very few to eat !! F. Abraham > > > On Wed, Jun

Re: [efloraofindia:36892] Fwd: Flower for Id.

I think you are correct Anand Ji Tanay On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 5:37 PM, Anand Kumar Bhatt wrote: > If I remember correctly, Zinnia linearis > ak > > On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 5:31 PM, Anand Kumar Bhatt > wrote: > >> looks like zinnia sp. >> ak >> >> >> On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 4:31 PM, mani nair wrot

Re: [efloraofindia:36891] Re: Gulmohar Tree

My comment was only for nesting/roosting . ak On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 5:39 PM, wrote: > I think I have written parrots and squirals too. And parrots eating the > pods. > Let me see if I have the photo I will send. > Madhuri > > Sent from BlackBerry® on Airtel > -- > *F

Re: [efloraofindia:36890] Litchee Fruiting

not only do birds eat the fruit, you naeed to protect them from bats and honey bees 0r you get a very few to eat !! F. Abraham On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 5:27 PM, Satish Chile wrote: > Narendra ji, > Thanks for sharing very sweet fruits. > Satish > > > On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 5:22 PM, tanay bose wr

Fw: [efloraofindia:36889] Re: Gulmohar Tree

Sent from BlackBerry® on Airtel -Original Message- From: formpeja...@yahoo.com Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 12:09:31 To: Anand Kumar Bhatt Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:36887] Re: Gulmohar Tree I think I have written parrots and squirals too. And parrots eating the pods. Let me see if I have the

Re: [efloraofindia:36888] Fwd: Flower for Id.

If I remember correctly, Zinnia linearis ak On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 5:31 PM, Anand Kumar Bhatt wrote: > looks like zinnia sp. > ak > > > On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 4:31 PM, mani nair wrote: > >> >> >> -- Forwarded message -- >> From: mani nair >> Date: Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 9:15 PM >>

Re: [efloraofindia:36887] Re: Gulmohar Tree

Madhuriji: so it is the crows only! ak On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 3:38 PM, wrote: > We have seen parrots eating the seeds of gulmohar by opening the fruits. We > have seen crows, squirals, making nest on it. Many birds like tailer bird, > maina feeding on insects on it. > > Sent from BlackBerry® on

Re: [efloraofindia:36886] Fwd: Flower for Id.

looks like zinnia sp. ak On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 4:31 PM, mani nair wrote: > > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: mani nair > Date: Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 9:15 PM > Subject: Flower for Id. > To: indiantreepix@googlegroups.com > > > Dear friends, > > I am sending a flower for id which

Re: [efloraofindia:36885] 4 pictures for you

Bingo !! I got it on target !! i was waiting for a validation as the sorus are not available in the photos hence I was hesitating to move into the species level but it looked like *D marginalis* to me. Tanay On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 5:24 PM, Satish Chile wrote: > Yes Tanay ji it is *Dryopteris mar

Re: [efloraofindia:36884] Litchee Fruiting

Narendra ji, Thanks for sharing very sweet fruits. Satish On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 5:22 PM, tanay bose wrote: > Nice catch of the fruit tree Narendra Ji > tanay > > > On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 5:03 PM, Prashant awale wrote: > >> Narendra ji, nice fruits. >> >> On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 4:19 PM, Naren

Re: [efloraofindia:36883] 4 pictures for you

Yes Tanay ji it is *Dryopteris marginalis* Satish On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 5:19 PM, tanay bose wrote: > I think this is "Shield fern" !! Can this be *Dryopteris marginalis*? > Tanay > > > On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 4:24 PM, Yazdy Palia wrote: > >> Pictures of a fern, ID please >> Regards >> Yazdy. >>

Re: [efloraofindia:36881] Red Cassia (02/06/10 NJ)

Extremely great close-up the flowers really beautiful !! thanks for sharing Tanay On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 5:04 PM, Prashant awale wrote: > Wow, Good catch. Thanks for sharing Narendra ji. > regards > Prashant > > On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 3:04 PM, Narendra Joshi wrote: > >> Hi friends, >> >> Red C

Re: [efloraofindia:36881] Litchee Fruiting

Nice catch of the fruit tree Narendra Ji tanay On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 5:03 PM, Prashant awale wrote: > Narendra ji, nice fruits. > > On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 4:19 PM, Narendra Joshi wrote: > >> Hi friends, >> >> Litchee trees with fruits as seen at Pinjore Garden near Chandigarh. Photo >> taken

Re: [efloraofindia:36880] ID of this berry

Yazdy ji, this is *S.nigrum.* *Satish * On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 10:00 AM, Yazdy Palia wrote: > Dear SAtish Chile ji, > It is a herb. The berries are green when raw and turn to purple or > almost black when ripe. > Regards > Yazdy. > > On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 9:51 AM, Satish Chile > wrote: > > Yazd

Re: [efloraofindia:36879] Olea dioica Roxb. - OLEACEAE

Nice close up Yazdy ji Tanay On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 4:36 PM, Yazdy Palia wrote: > We had discussed the tree sometime back. I think Tanayji had asked me > to send pictures of it. > Regards > Yazdy. > > You have been sent 5 pictures. > > > DSCN2694.TIF > DSCN2695.TIF > DSCN2696.TIF > DSCN2697.TIF

Re: [efloraofindia:36878] 4 pictures for you

I think this is "Shield fern" !! Can this be *Dryopteris marginalis*? Tanay On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 4:24 PM, Yazdy Palia wrote: > Pictures of a fern, ID please > Regards > Yazdy. > > You have been sent 4 pictures. > > > DSCN2689.TIF > DSCN2690.TIF > DSCN2691.TIF > DSCN2692.TIF > > These pictures

Re: [efloraofindia:36877] AR 06,2010

Yes, this climber is *Passiflora mollissima* (H. B. K.) Bailey of Passifloraceae. Native of Tropical America. On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 5:09 PM, Prashant awale wrote: > Good Pics of Passiflora mollisima. Thanks for sharing Anantanarayan ji. > regards > Prashant > > On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 12:09 PM,

Re: [efloraofindia:36876] Fwd: tree for id

Rightfully said Rashida Ji, Madhuca sp has a distinct phyllotaxy which is absent in this plant. Tanay On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 3:12 PM, Rashida Atthar wrote: > This is not any Madhuca sp. because leaves are compactly clustered at the > end of branches in Madhuca sp. , here they are opposite. > > re

Re: [efloraofindia:36875] AR 06,2010

Good Pics of Passiflora mollisima. Thanks for sharing Anantanarayan ji. regards Prashant On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 12:09 PM, Anantanarayan Rajaram < rajaram_an...@yahoo.com> wrote: > *Request id please. Thanks very much.* > > *( was seen in Ooty Botanical garden as well as on trees by roadsides)*

Re: [efloraofindia:36874] Red Cassia (02/06/10 NJ)

Wow, Good catch. Thanks for sharing Narendra ji. regards Prashant On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 3:04 PM, Narendra Joshi wrote: > Hi friends, > > Red Cassia - *Cassia javanica* from Chandigarh*.* > > Narendra Joshi > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "e

Re: [efloraofindia:36873] Litchee Fruiting

Narendra ji, nice fruits. On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 4:19 PM, Narendra Joshi wrote: > Hi friends, > > Litchee trees with fruits as seen at Pinjore Garden near Chandigarh. Photo > taken during last week. The trees resemble with mango trees in respect of > spread and height. > > Narendra Joshi > > -

Re: [efloraofindia:36872] Re: AR 06,2010

Indeed P mollissima!! Good pictures Tanay On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 1:07 PM, Tabish wrote: > Indeed, Banana Passion Flower ( Passiflora tripartita var. mollissima) > Synonym: Passiflora mollissima > The fruit looks just like a hanging banana: > http://www.tradewindsfruit.com/banana_passion_fruit.

Re: [efloraofindia:36871] Etymology- Madhuca longifolia

Yes you are right!! Tanay On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 1:02 PM, nivi tha wrote: > Etymology No. 7 > > > More discussion is going on in this plant. we ll see the etymology > > *Madhuca longifolia* - Sapotaceae > > Madhuca - Madhu- honey (Sanskrit) > longifolia- long leaves > > -- > Selvalakshmi

Re: [efloraofindia:36870] etymology- Spondias mangifera

Nice to know thanks and keep sharing !! Tanay On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 12:52 PM, nivi tha wrote: > *Spondias mangifera* - Anacardiaceae > > *Spondias *- Theopharstus name refers to the plum- like fruit. > > *mangifera*- from the hindu(Tamil- Mangai) name for the fruit. > > -- > Selvalakshmi S. > D

Re: [efloraofindia:36867] Litchee Fruiting

These are exotic too aren't they? Do we know it our birds eat the fruits, nest on them etc? -vnd On 2 June 2010 16:19, Narendra Joshi wrote: > Hi friends, > > Litchee trees with fruits as seen at Pinjore Garden near Chandigarh. Photo > taken during last week. The trees resemble with mango trees

[efloraofindia:36864] Managing your gmails in a better way

Dear members, This will help you in managing your Efloraofindia mails better by *creating separate folders*. Steps are given below: 1) Select any ‘Efloraofindia’ mail 2) Click: More actions 3) Click: Filter messages like these 4) It will automatically show: Has the words: list: (< indiantreep

Re: [efloraofindia:36862] Re: Fruitng Tree | Mahwa

It is becoming interesting Four distinct taxa to be sorted and fixed: 1. Madhuca longifolia var. latifolia (the two photographs uploaded by me above, and photographs of Neil ji above) 2. My third photograph which was identified by Neil ji as Madhuca longifolia var. longifolia (I hav

Re: [efloraofindia:36859] Re: Gulmohar Tree

Yes, I think you are right Ananji, I have not seen any birds nesting on this tree. Only exeption is our Crow !! Regards, Mani. On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 11:47 PM, Anand Kumar Bhatt wrote: > I am told that because it is an exotic tree, birds dont perch/roost or nest > in it Is it correct? > ak >

Re: [efloraofindia:36858] Re: Fruitng Tree | Mahwa

The fruit oil is also used for burning the lamps. Flowers are dried and used for long time. The fruits are favourate for elephants because of intoxication effect. Please watch Beautiful People movei to enjoy the scene. Madhuri Sent from BlackBerry® on Airtel -Original Message- From: Anan

Re: [efloraofindia:36857] Red Cassia (02/06/10 NJ)

Yes Narendra ji this is *Cassia javanica *I saw it in Chhindwara (M.P.) when I was posted there. Good picture. Satish On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 3:04 PM, Narendra Joshi wrote: > Hi friends, > > Red Cassia - *Cassia javanica* from Chandigarh*.* > > Narendra Joshi > > -- > You received this message b

Re: [efloraofindia:36856] Fwd: tree for id

This is not any Madhuca sp. because leaves are compactly clustered at the end of branches in Madhuca sp. , here they are opposite. regards, Rashida. On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 2:20 PM, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id assistance please. > > Some earlier relevant feedback: > > “i think *Ma

Re: [efloraofindia:36852] Aquatic herb for id 010610MK1

Yes it is N. cristata On Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 5:58 PM, Joshi Pankaj wrote: > Dear DR. Muthu Karthick, > Please confirm with some Nymphoides species (indicum?), a member of > Gentianaceae. > > Pankaj > > *** > Pankaj N. Joshi, Ph.D > Jr. Scientist > Gu

Re: [efloraofindia:36849] Aquatic herb for id 010610MK1

Dear all, Thank you very much for the id and nomenclature. Menyanthaceae is a family closer to Gentianaceae. Also see: http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix/browse_thread/thread/4dc8c94f828acb21/b5bf6821577942e8?lnk=gst&q=Nymphoides+hydrophylla#b5bf6821577942e8 On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 10:

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