Re: [efloraofindia:46186] Kashmir series 2010 concluded

Gurcharan ji, thanx very much for posting a series of photographs of Kashmir flora. i have not yet visited kashmir. All those plants were new to me. i am sure it vil help me a lot when i visit kashmir in future. Congratulation for ur dedication, tedious efforts and ur knowledge. Cheers, Shubh

Re: [efloraofindia:46187] Kashmir series 2010 concluded

Thanks Gurcharan ji for sharing valuable information. I have forwarded your contributions to my farmers and traders in Kashmir. I am sure to get feedback from them regarding local uses. Thanks a lot. And All the best for your journey. regards Pankaj Oudhia On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 7:39 AM, Gurcha

Re: [efloraofindia:46188] Request for ID – 300810S C1

Hi Rashida,   Apologies for the confusion. Both Leea asiatica and Leea indica have adventitious roots but have not seen them on Leea macrophylla.   Regards,     Neil. --- On Wed, 9/1/10, Rashida Atthar wrote: From: Rashida Atthar Subject: Re: [e

Re: [efloraofindia:46189] ID Request-310810-PKA2

Hi,  The aerial parts of both young and mature plants can be eaten, but younger plants are preferred. Older plants have medicinal properties and, I believe, are used for the treatment of Herpes.     Regards, Neil Soares. --- On Wed, 9/1/10, Gurcharan

RE: [efloraofindia:46190] Request for ID – 300810S C1

Ok, thanks. regards, Rashida. -Original Message- From: Neil Soares Sent: 01/09/2010, 1:17 pm To: tanay bose; Rashida Atthar Cc: Vijayadas D; shobha chavda; Vijayasankar; indiantreepix Subject: Re: [efloraofindia

[efloraofindia:46191] Re: Zantedeschia ethiopica from Kashmir

Brilliant capture regards Shantanu : ) On Sep 1, 7:04 am, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Zantedeschia ethiopica from Kashmir, commonly grown in gardens in shaded > corners. Photographed from Balgarden, Srinagar on June 15, 2010. > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired  Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa

[efloraofindia:46192] Re: Kashmir series 2010 concluded

Dear Sir, thanks for the monumentous work and awesome images of Kashmir flora. We came to know about so many species of flowers and plants of the hills from this whole composition. regards Shantanu : ) On Sep 1, 7:09 am, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Dear friends > That concludes series of Uploads of

[efloraofindia:46193] Re: Veronica laxa from Kashmir

Fantastic pics of a flowering weed. Shantanu. On Aug 31, 7:35 pm, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Veronica laxa (syn: V. melissaefolia) from Kashmir, common in subalpine and > Alpine meadows. Photographed from Khillenmarg on June 19, 2010. > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired  Associate Professor > S

[efloraofindia:46194] Re: Veronica biloba from Kashmir

Lovely flowers of V.biloba...commnly called 'Twolobe Speedwell'. regards Shantanu. On Sep 1, 4:56 am, tanay bose wrote: > something new for me again fro Kashmir > tanay > > On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 8:03 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > > Veronica biloba from Kashmir, common in meadows and forest op

[efloraofindia:46195] Re: Veronica persica from Kashmir

Great pics of Bird-eye speedwell. regards Shantanu :) On Sep 1, 4:59 am, tanay bose wrote: > A new species again > tanay > > On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 8:11 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > > Veronica persica from Kashmir, common as weed in cultivated fields, > > roadsides and wastelands. Photographe

[efloraofindia:46197] Re: Veronica arvensis From Kashmir

Hi nice pics of V. arvensis...commonly called Corn Speedwell. Please go to the link to know more about this nice weed: http://www.missouriplants.com/Blueopp/Veronica_arvensis_page.html regards Shantanu : ) On Aug 31, 7:31 pm, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Veronica arvensis from Kashmir, locally com

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:46198] Tinospora cordifolia fruits

Hi,  This is Tinospora cordifolia. Have both on my farm. My photographs, if required for comparison, are already in the archives of this site. With regards,    Neil Soares. --- On Wed, 9/1/10, J.M. Garg wrote: From: J.M. Garg Subject: Fwd: [efloraofind

[efloraofindia:46199] Re: Unknown shrub- Kolkata

I am astonished to know that its a kind of fern. Thanks a lot for the ID. It is growing just beside my house in a vacant field (Survey Park, Santoshpur. Kolkata). Regards Shantanu : ) On Aug 31, 8:51 am, tanay bose wrote: > Acrostichum aureum indeed, Where did you see it Shantanu Da (location i

[efloraofindia:46200] Re: Rose

Thanks to Tanay and Mani ji for the compliments. Yes...i will surely try to plant a cutting of these roses. Shantanu : ) On Aug 31, 11:37 am, mani nair wrote: > Shantanu ji lovely roses.  Congratulations to your friend.   You should take > one cutting from your friend and grow it yourself. > > R

Fwd: [efloraofindia:46201] For ID | 12Jul10AR03

Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise pl. Earlier relevant feedback: “This is a species of *Carvanda [Carissa sp.] * Regards, Neil Soares” “*Looks same* to me too but not sure about the species Tanay” “*Is it Carissa spinarum*;

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:46202] Tinospora cordifolia fruits

Recently there was a news in Star TV that this is good in treatment of Swine flu. Regards, Mani. On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 4:09 PM, Neil Soares wrote: > Hi, > This is Tinospora cordifolia. Have both on my farm. My photographs, if > required for comparison, are already in the archives of this sit

[efloraofindia:46203] Re: Impatience

Hi Mani ji... excellent imagesgreat photography Is this flower commonly called Balsam (Bengali: dopaati)? Shantanu : ) On Aug 30, 7:54 pm, Vijayadas D wrote: > In Malayalam -Kashithumba > > > > > > On Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 4:48 PM, tanay bose wrote: > > Lovely catch I had couple of plant in

Re: [efloraofindia:46204] Re: Impatience

Thanks Shantanu ji for the compliments. Yes, it is commonly called Balsam. In Marathi it is known as Therda. We use the flowers for puja. It has got nice fragrance also. On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 4:23 PM, Shantanu wrote: > Hi Mani ji... > excellent imagesgreat photography > Is this flower c

[efloraofindia:46205] Re: Valeriana hardwickii from Kashmir

Nice pix of Indian Valerian. Shantanu : ) On Aug 30, 8:03 am, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > 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

[efloraofindia:46206] Re: Urtica dioica from Kashmir

Tanay are these Bichuti pataa? Do we have an itching sensation when the leaves are brushed on the skin? regards Shantanu : ) On Aug 30, 7:03 am, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Urtica dioica from Kashmir, one of the commonest plants on roadsides and > wastelands, the common stinging nettle, bichhu butt

[efloraofindia:46207] Re: ID Request-310810-PKA2

You have seen it and also snapped it`s flower. On Aug 31, 7:56 pm, Neil Soares wrote: > Hi Prashant, >   This is Deccan Caralluma [Caralluma adscendens]. Will send you some of my > photographs. >   Regards, >    Neil.  > > --- On Tue, 8/31/10, Prashant awa

Re: [efloraofindia:46209] Re: Urtica dioica from Kashmir

Yes shantanu ji The stinging hairs have a sharp tip which breaks on coming in contact with skin injecting oxalic acid which produces skin irritation. When an unsuspecting person comes in contact with these plants the itching results. We would often tease other children, touching the plant ourselves

Re: [efloraofindia:46212] flower of Caraluma adscandens

Too good. Thanks for sharing. regards Prashant On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 5:20 PM, ushaprabha page wrote: > Prashant Awale snapped Caraluma adscandens near Bawdhan Wai. > here is it`s flower at my house. >

Re: [efloraofindia:46213] For ID 010910 ET

Oenothera glazioviana -- 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, Sep 1, 2010 at 4:54 PM, Thiruvengad

Re: [efloraofindia:46214] flower of Caraluma adscandens

Great flowers, and greater snaps. Thanks Ushaprabha ji Never thought would get flowers so soon. -- 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:

Re: [efloraofindia:46215] flower for ID310910MN

It is hollyhock, but I have not seen deep blue Hollyhock before. Promila On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 8:53 PM, mani nair wrote: > Thanks Ajinkya ji and Gurcharan Singh Sir for the flower ID. Yes this was > the only plant with blackish flowers, all others were mostly pink, red or > white. > > Regard

Re: [efloraofindia:46216] Re: Urtica dioica from Kashmir

Now you know the reason Shantanu Da Tanay On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 4:48 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Yes shantanu ji > The stinging hairs have a sharp tip which breaks on coming in contact with > skin injecting oxalic acid which produces skin irritation. When an > unsuspecting person comes in cont

Re: [efloraofindia:46217] For ID 010910 ET

Oenothera glazioviana indeed tanay On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 5:38 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Oenothera glazioviana > > > -- > 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:46218] flower of Caraluma adscandens

Too good and a new flower for me too Tanay On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 5:41 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Great flowers, and greater snaps. Thanks Ushaprabha ji > Never thought would get flowers so soon. > > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of

[efloraofindia:46219] Re: WildFlowerIndia and eFloraIndia meet @ Kaas, Maharashtra

Hi Some people were not able to access the page so here is the URL again http://diversityindia.org/meet/kaas2010.html Regards, Vijay On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 4:53 PM, Vijay Barve wrote: > Dear Friends, > > We are happy to announce the WildFlowerIn

Re: [efloraofindia:46220] flower of Caraluma adscandens

woww, thats too good, I thought it looks like Frerea indica!!! But Page mam is right Pankaj On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 7:06 PM, tanay bose wrote: > Too good and a new flower for me too > Tanay > > On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 5:41 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: >> >> Great flowers, and greater snaps. Th

Re: [efloraofindia:46222] Tree for ID

Yes, Its Berrya cordifolia, Tiliaceae. We have two of them at Parsi Colony Dadar and 2 on the slopes of Malabar Hill area, Mumbai. Rajendra Shinde On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 4:43 PM, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise pl. > > Earlier relevant feedback: > > “*Could i

Re: [efloraofindia:46225] Id please

I think it is *Polygala javana*. With regards Vijayasankar On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 10:08 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Resurfacing again for ID > > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Pur

Re: [efloraofindia:46227] lamiaceae sp? 010910-PKA1

may be colius On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 9:45 PM, Prashant awale wrote: > Dear Friends, > > Came across this herb at Bari village (Base of Kalsubai peak). > > Date/Time: 22-08-2010 / 11:30AM > Location: Bari village (Base of Kalsubai, Bhandardara region). > Habitat: Wild > Plant Habit: Herb > Family

Re: [efloraofindia:46228] lamiaceae sp? 010910-PKA1

All Coleus are now Plectranthus!! Pankaj On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 10:13 PM, ajinkya gadave wrote: > may be colius > > On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 9:45 PM, Prashant awale wrote: >> >> Dear Friends, >> >> Came across this herb at Bari village (Base of Kalsubai peak). >> >> Date/Time: 22-08-2010 / 11:30A

Re: [efloraofindia:46229] lamiaceae sp? 010910-PKA1

oh ic !!! thank pankaj jee . On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 10:34 PM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > All Coleus are now Plectranthus!! > Pankaj > > > On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 10:13 PM, ajinkya gadave > wrote: > > may be colius > > > > On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 9:45 PM, Prashant awale > wrote: > >> > >> Dear Friends,

Re: [efloraofindia:46231] For ID 010810 ET

Hibiscus Pankaj On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 10:51 PM, Thiruvengadam Ekambaram wrote: > Friends > I took this flower pictures on the way to Haridwar, Uttarakhand > Date/Time-17.7.10     8.46 a.m. > Location- Place, Altitude, GPS-- on the way to Haridwar > Habitat- Garden/ Urban/ Wild/ Type--

Re: [efloraofindia:46232] For ID 010810 ET

Thiruvengadam jee this is *Gossypium sturtianum* Family: Malvaceae On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 10:53 PM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Hibiscus > Pankaj > > > > > On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 10:51 PM, Thiruvengadam Ekambaram > wrote: > > Friends > > I took this flower pictures on the way to Haridwar, Uttarakhand

Re: [efloraofindia:46234] 010910VKS1

this is Ciropejia On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 11:07 PM, vinay kumar singh wrote: > Dear all > I am posting this climber for ID, having beautiful and unique flower. It > was photographed in JNU, New Delhi on 29 Aug 10. I saw pics of this flower > in KAAS web page. > Regards > Vinay > 9868384334 >

[efloraofindia:46235] Re: Murdannia species? - TQ

Dear Mayur, This Murdannia striatipetala was photographed at Thirumullaivoyal, on the banks of Red Hills lake, Chennai, and was growing in a marshy area. I hope this information is useful to you. Cheers! - Tabish On Aug 31, 10:20 am, Mayur Nandikar wrote: > Hello, > > This one is *Murdanni

[efloraofindia:46236] Re: Wisteria sinensis from Kashmir

Lovely images. Some info about Wisteria sinensis: It is a deciduous climbing vine basically native to China. All parts of the plant contain a glycoside called wisterin which is toxic if ingested and may cause nausea, vomiting, stomach pains, and diarrhea. Wisterias have caused poisoning in childr

[efloraofindia:46237] Re: Vicia sativa subsp. nigra from Kashmir

Dear Sir, Lovely flower. I came to know that it is commonly called the 'Common Vetch'. Some info about the species as follows: Vetch is a nitrogen fixing leguminous plant. Although considered a weed when found growing in a cultivated grainfield, this hardy plant is often grown as green manure or

[efloraofindia:46238] Re: Veronica serpyllifolia from Kashmir

Dear Sir Mindblowing images of a sweet plant (Thyme-leaved Speedwell) from Kashmir. Thanks. Shantanu. On Aug 31, 7:47 pm, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Veronica serpyllifolia from Kashmir, common in subalpine and alpine meadows. > Photographed from Khillenmarg on June 19, 2010. > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan

[efloraofindia:46239] Re: Veronica serpyllifolia from Kashmir

Hi The roots growing from the leaf axils can be clearly seen in the second image. The plant creeps on the ground, and the racemes are held upright. Nice adaptation. Shantanu : ) On Aug 31, 7:47 pm, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Veronica serpyllifolia from Kashmir, common in subalpine and alpine meado

[efloraofindia:46240] Re: Impatience

Oh yes Mani ji...we also use these flowers for pujas. The petals of this flower are mixed with other petals (like Marigold) and sometimes spread on the thaalis. Shantanu : ) On Sep 1, 3:57 pm, mani nair wrote: > Thanks Shantanu ji for the compliments.  Yes, it is commonly called Balsam. >  In Ma

Re: [efloraofindia:46243] Flower for ID

Gerbera jamesonii is the most common species of Gerbera used in the garden. Regards Pankaj On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 2:44 AM, Shantanu Bhattacharya wrote: > Hi > taken this pic on the terrace garden of my friend. > Never seen this flower before. > > please give the ID. > > Best Wishes. > Shantanu :

Re: [efloraofindia:46245] Bauhinia flower

Bauhinia acuminata ! Pankaj On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 2:48 AM, Shantanu Bhattacharya wrote: > Hi > sharing snaps of Bauhinia flower (Bengali: Kanchan) from my garden. > Lots of flowers are appearing everyday in this plant now.,,,and they are > staying just for one dayand gradually shrivelling.

Re: [efloraofindia:46246] Bauhinia flower

Yes Bauhinia acuminata -- 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, Sep 2, 2010 at 2:50 AM, Pankaj Kumar

Re: [efloraofindia:46247] Canna sp

Canna indica -- 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, Sep 2, 2010 at 2:41 AM, Shantanu Bhattacharya

Re: [efloraofindia:46248] Re: Wisteria sinensis from Kashmir

Thanks Shantanu ji for adding useful information. Pl keep the good work on. -- 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/~s

[efloraofindia:46249] re: Invitation to Review: JDE-10-006

It would be great if anyone in the group with an interest in the below mentioned topic could help this journal (details below): regards, rakesh -- Forwarded message -- From: JDE Journals Date: Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 7:16 AM Subject: Invitation to Review: JDE-10-006 To: jde.manuscri..

Re: [efloraofindia:46250] For ID 010810 ET

Hibiscus syriacus -- 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, Sep 1, 2010 at 11:00 PM, ajinkya gadave w

[efloraofindia:46251] re: Invitation to Review: JDE-10-005

For your interest: -- Forwarded message -- From: JDE Journals Date: Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 7:21 AM Subject: Invitation to Review: JDE-10-005 To: jde.manuscri...@gmail.com *Journal of Diabetes and Endocrinology* www.academicjournals.org/JDE

[efloraofindia:46252] Re: Canna sp

Gurcharan ji, I think Canna indica has much narrower petals.This must be some Canna hybrid. - Tabish On Sep 2, 7:12 am, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Canna indica > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired  Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Res: 932 Anand K

Re: [efloraofindia:46254] For ID 010810 ET

yes i agree with gurucharan jee .confusion from me On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 8:04 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Hibiscus syriacus > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018.

Re: [efloraofindia:46257] Request for ID : 020910-AK-2

Hi,   This is Phalsa [Grewia asiatica].    Regards, Neil Soares. --- On Thu, 9/2/10, Aarti S. Khale wrote: From: Aarti S. Khale Subject: [efloraofindia:46256] Request for ID : 020910-AK-2 To: "efloraofindia" Date: Thursday, September 2, 2010, 11:53 AM