Re: [efloraofindia:39041] Polypetalae for id 240510MK2

2010-06-20 Thread J.M. Garg
A reply: "It is* Ludwigia peruviana (L.) H. Hara*, (syn:Jussiaea peruviana L., Sp. Pl. 388. 1753. = Jussiaea speciosa Ridley, J. Bot. 59. 1921) It is a weed, originally came from america kunhikannan" On 19 June 2010 11:16, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise pl.

Re: [efloraofindia:39040] Request for ID: 300110-AK-2

2010-06-20 Thread J.M. Garg
A reply: "It is *not look like Viscum*. Very sorry I have not seen this plant earlier kunhikannan" On 19 June 2010 11:20, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise pl. > Earlier relevant feedback: > “Could it not be Viscum album taking hold of the tree??? > -- > Dr. G

Re: [efloraofindia:39039] Sadaphuli

2010-06-20 Thread mani nair
In Hindi and Marathi it is called Sadhaphuli, because the plant is always in flower and you will not see a mature plant without flower. Regards, Mani. On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 10:10 AM, Vijayadas D wrote: > In Malayalam ,Savam nari (smell of dead body) > > On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 6:44 PM, man

Re: [efloraofindia:39038] Fwd: Enterolobium cyclocarpum

2010-06-20 Thread Stephen A
Dear all, Enterolobium is Latin meaning "in lobes," referring to the seeds in the pods. Cyclocarpum is two Greek words used to mean seed/fruit in a circle, referring to the shape of the pod. Refer: http://www.eattheweeds.com/www.EatTheWeeds.Com/EatTheWeeds.com/Entries/1946/2/14_Ear_Tree,_Sound_Foo

Re: [efloraofindia:39037] Sadaphuli

2010-06-20 Thread Vijayadas D
In Malayalam ,Savam nari (smell of dead body) On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 6:44 PM, mani nair wrote: > Dear friends, > > Sending herewith a photo of Sadhaphuli shot at Uruli Kanchan Ashram, Pune. > > Hope you likes it. > > Regards, > > Mani. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscrib

Re: [efloraofindia:39036] Common Foxtail Orchid

2010-06-20 Thread mani nair
Yes, I agree with Tanayji, you should start an eco farm so that school and college students, and people like us can visit and see various trees, plants, butterflies, moths etc. in your farm. On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 9:44 AM, Vijayadas D wrote: > It is common in Kulathupuzha forest range, Kollam,

Re: [efloraofindia:39035] Common Foxtail Orchid

2010-06-20 Thread Vijayadas D
It is common in Kulathupuzha forest range, Kollam, Kerala - on Teek trees . On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 7:42 PM, tanay bose wrote: > Dear Neil Ji, > You are the next person like Yazdy ji who has a great biodiversity in his > own farm. Why don't you open a eco-farm for people to see it and learn > e

Re: [efloraofindia:39034] For ID 206010ET

2010-06-20 Thread tanay bose
I think you are right Vijaya Ji!! Tanay On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 8:39 AM, R. Vijayasankar wrote: > This could be *Cestrum elegans*. > http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/butterflies/plants/pink_cestrum.htm called as > Butterfly flower. *Queen of the Night*'s sister! > > With regards > > R. Vijayasankar > > >

Re: [efloraofindia:39033] For ID 206010ET

2010-06-20 Thread R. Vijayasankar
This could be *Cestrum elegans*. http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/butterflies/plants/pink_cestrum.htm called as Butterfly flower. *Queen of the Night*'s sister! With regards R. Vijayasankar On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 9:52 PM, tanay bose wrote: > Is it *Hamelia patens? > Tanay > * > > On Sun, Jun 20, 201

Re: [efloraofindia:39032] For ID 206010ET

2010-06-20 Thread tanay bose
Is it *Hamelia patens? Tanay * On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 11:18 PM, Thiruvengadam Ekambaram < ethiruvenga...@gmail.com> wrote: > Friends > I took this flower picture during Nature camp to the Nilgiri Biosphere > Reserve –in Avalanche- Kunda Forest Reserve-Mukurthi > Date/Time-13.5.10 9.10 am

Re: [efloraofindia:39031] Sadaphuli

2010-06-20 Thread tanay bose
Dear Nalini Ji, I am not sure about local names but do all species of *Vinca* is called "Shadaphuli" in hindi ? Tanay On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 11:59 PM, nabha meghani wrote: > Sadaphuli from my garden. *Vinca major* > *Regards* > *Nalini* > ** > > - Original Message - > *From:* mani nair

Re: [efloraofindia:39030] Re: Birds eye chilli

2010-06-20 Thread R. Vijayasankar
The pictures posted by Yazdy ji belong to *Capsicum frutescens*. *C. chinense* can be seen in this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsicum_chinense With regards R. Vijayasankar On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 8:16 PM, Ritesh Choudhary wrote: > Dear Tanayji and Maniji, > > Its a very common plant i

[efloraofindia:39029] Re: Birds eye chilli

2010-06-20 Thread Ritesh Choudhary
Dear Tanayji and Maniji, Its a very common plant in NE India. They are commonly cultivated and available in the local market for sale. I've tasted it so many times during my stay in Arunachal Pradesh. I tried to cultivate them at my native palce in Bihar but they did not evoke any response. I'll s

Re: [efloraofindia:39027] Phyllanthus key for eFlora of India ...

2010-06-20 Thread J.M. Garg
Thanks, Vijayasankar ji. Great Efforts!!! On 17 June 2010 10:54, R. Vijayasankar wrote: > Dear all, > > Following Gurcharan ji's key to species of *Solanum* (40 species in > India), I have tried to prepare a simple key to identify species of * > Phyllanthus* (pl see attached pdf file) by using s

Re: [efloraofindia:39025] Common Foxtail Orchid

2010-06-20 Thread tanay bose
Dear Neil Ji, You are the next person like Yazdy ji who has a great biodiversity in his own farm. Why don't you open a eco-farm for people to see it and learn especially for school and college student, a great botanical excursion site!! Regards Tanay On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 10:02 PM, Neil Soares

Re: [efloraofindia:39024] Sadaphuli

2010-06-20 Thread tanay bose
*Catharanthus roseus *(L.) G.Don Synonym: *Vinca rosea* More info : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catharanthus_roseus Tanay On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 9:14 PM, mani nair wrote: > Dear friends, > > Sending herewith a photo of Sadhaphuli shot at Uruli Kanchan Ashram, Pune. > > Hope you likes i

Re: [efloraofindia:39022] Nothapodytes nimmoniana from Western ghats

2010-06-20 Thread R. Vijayasankar
This species (synonym is *Mappia foetida*) has been included in the Red List category for its potential use for the treatment of cancer, after the recent discovery of Camptothecin alkoloid in the plant. With regards R. Vijayasankar On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 9:04 AM, mani nair wrote: > Nice phot

Re: [efloraofindia:39020] 070610vks4

2010-06-20 Thread R. Vijayasankar
*Cleome gynandra*, perhaps. With regards R. Vijayasankar On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 1:56 AM, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise pl. > > Earlier relevant feedback: > > “*Wait for flowers, tentatively it looks like Cleome viscosa*. > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh” >

Re: [efloraofindia:39019] Birds eye chilli

2010-06-20 Thread tanay bose
I too heard the name for the first time have no idea where to get the seeds!! Tanay On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 6:31 PM, mani nair wrote: > Yes Tanayji, I have also read the article on Bhut Jalokia in todays HT > supplement and after reading thought to share with you all. If you can get > some see

Re: [efloraofindia:39018] Nothapodytes nimmoniana from Western ghats

2010-06-20 Thread mani nair
Nice photo Ritesji, like Tanayji, I am also seeing this flower for the first time. Thanks for sharing, Regards, Mani. On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 6:14 PM, tanay bose wrote: > Seems that today my brain is going to over flower this too is a new plant > for me !! > Thanks Ritesh Ji > tanay > > > On Su

Re: [efloraofindia:39017] Birds eye chilli

2010-06-20 Thread mani nair
Yes Tanayji, I have also read the article on Bhut Jalokia in todays HT supplement and after reading thought to share with you all. If you can get some seeds of it, kindly send to me. Regards, Mani On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 6:18 PM, tanay bose wrote: > Dear Mani Ji, > I don't whether it a coi

Re: [efloraofindia:39016] Birds eye chilli

2010-06-20 Thread tanay bose
Dear Mani Ji, I don't whether it a coincidence or anything else today the supplement magazine with Hindustan Times Kolkata edition was dedicated to " BHUT JALOKIA" the hottest chili of the world !!! Regards Tanay On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 12:53 PM, mani nair wrote: > Dear friends, > > The hottest

Re: [efloraofindia:39015] Nothapodytes nimmoniana from Western ghats

2010-06-20 Thread tanay bose
Seems that today my brain is going to over flower this too is a new plant for me !! Thanks Ritesh Ji tanay On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 11:47 AM, Ritesh Kumar Choudhary < ritesh@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear all, > > Nothapodytes nimmoniana (Icacinaceae) for your perusal. > > > Date/Time- 20th Septembe

Re: [efloraofindia:39014] Heteropanax fragrans from Arunachal Pradesh

2010-06-20 Thread tanay bose
This is also a new plant for me Ritesh Ji Thanks for sharing ! Tanay On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 11:23 AM, Ritesh Kumar Choudhary < ritesh@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear all, > > Enclosed herewith a photograph of Heteropanax fragrans from Arunachal > Pradesh. > > > Date/Time- February, 2008 > > Locatio

Re: [efloraofindia:39013] Bauhinia stipularis from Great Nicobar Island

2010-06-20 Thread tanay bose
Thanks Ritesh Ji for sharing this is a new species for me !! Tanay On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 11:13 AM, Ritesh Kumar Choudhary < ritesh@gmail.com> wrote: > > Dear all, > > Pl find a few photographs of Bauhinia stipularis from Nicobar Island. > > > Date/Time- Dec, 2009 > > Location- Place, Altitu

Re: [efloraofindia:39012] Pink Cassias ?

2010-06-20 Thread promila chaturvedi
Cassia javanica Promila On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 5:49 PM, tanay bose wrote: > Dear All, > This in Pink Cassia [*Cassia javanica*] > Regards > Tanay > > > On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 12:30 PM, ajinkya gadave > wrote: > >> i think this is Cassia javanica >> >> >> On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 12:21 PM, J.M

Re: [efloraofindia:39011] Re: 5 pictures for you

2010-06-20 Thread promila chaturvedi
Yes Averrhora carambola. Ripe fruits taste good while eaten raw. Promila On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 10:42 PM, Padmini Raghavan wrote: > The unripe fruit is a good source of Vitamin C. > > It is used to clean brass vessels. > > I made some delicious wine with it in January 2009. > This year it has bo

RE: [efloraofindia:39010]

2010-06-20 Thread promila chaturvedi
Dear Mr. Kunhikannan Ji, there is one more question in this regard. Normally pruning is done after the fruits are finished. Here in this case when it should be done? If it is done during monsoon there is always a danger of fungal and bacterial infections to set in. If it is done in February i

Re: [efloraofindia:39009] ID please

2010-06-20 Thread ajinkya gadave
yes Garg jee. On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 12:38 PM, J.M. Garg wrote: > Hi, Ajinkya ji, > You have stated it to be *Schefflera venulosa* in another thread. > Is it correct? > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: ajinkya gadave > Date: 7 June 2010 14:41 > Subject: [efloraofindia:37482]

Re: [efloraofindia:39007] 3rd Birthday wishes for Efloraofindia

2010-06-20 Thread shubhada nikharge
Dear Garg ji, moderators, experts & all members of Efloraindia, Congratulations and best wishes. May we celebrate many more anniversaries of Efloraindia. Cheers, Shubhada "I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the somethi

Re: [efloraofindia:39006] Birds eye chilli

2010-06-20 Thread mani nair
Dear friends, The hottest chilli in the world is "Bhut jalokia" growing in North East India. If any of our group members got the photo of this plant, please send it. Regards, Mani. On Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 2:25 PM, Yazdy Palia wrote: > Dear Friends, > It seems to be Capsicum chinense. Kindly