Re: [efloraofindia:49204] Nothopodytes oblonga syn. Mappia foetida

Same as "Narkya"? On 2 October 2010 11:29, Rashida Atthar wrote: > Nothopodytes oblonga(Miers.) comb., One of the predominant flowering tree > species seen last week at Amboli, Maharashtra. > > regards, > Rashida. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

Re: [efloraofindia:49203] Habenaria sp? 230810-PKA3

Habenaria panchaganensis I had a discussion with Dinesh sir and other friends and realized that there are lot of variation in this and at times I think they can be differentiated into a distinct species or variety. Pankaj -- *** "TAXONOMISTS GETTING EX

[efloraofindia:49199] Re: Solanum for ID from Chamundi hills - 01Oct10AR01

Yes Arvind ji Thanks, I have no doubt about this not being Solonum species, my query to Dr. Gurcharan ji was how to differentiate btw. Mukia and Diplocyclos, since the berries of Mukia too are very much like the ones seen in the pictures. regards, Rashida. On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 11:49 AM, Dr. A

Re: [efloraofindia:49198] cirium lily

wow so beautiful!!! send one beautiful close up pic. of flower plz On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 11:22 AM, mani nair wrote: > Farida ji, can you please increase the resolutions of the photos and send > again? > > Regards, > > Mani. > > > On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 11:19 AM, Farida Abraham wrote: > >> These

[efloraofindia:49196] Re: Solanum for ID from Chamundi hills - 01Oct10AR01

Rashida Ji, I will post the photoes of Diplocyclos seeds which can help for the differences between two sp. In Ayurveda seeds are used as medicine. In the photoes there are no leaves seen thats why it is confusing for ID.But it is not solanum sp. 100 %.1.There is no calyx present at the base of fru

[efloraofindia:49194] Re: Impatiens acaulis picture

Thank you all for nice complements ! Dr.kadus arvind,pune. On Oct 2, 3:10 am, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Thanks a lot for the information. hopefully we would be able to > find a solution... > Pankaj > > > > > > On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 3:30 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > > Pankaj ji > > I have yet to

Re: [efloraofindia:49192] cirium lily

Farida ji, can you please increase the resolutions of the photos and send again? Regards, Mani. On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 11:19 AM, Farida Abraham wrote: > These are my pics of the lily in my gardes. I started with six bulbs about > five years ago. you can see how they have multiplied Fa > > -- >

Re: [efloraofindia:49190] Request for ID – 021010S C3

Shoba ji, this is Acalypha indica or Indian nettle. This is growing wild in our area. Regards, Mani. On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 10:53 AM, shobha chavda wrote: > Request for ID – 021010SC3 > > > > Dear All, > > Posting a photo for Id of plant. > > Date / Time – 21st Aug. 2010 / 10.45 am. > > Locati

Re: [efloraofindia:49187] Request for ID – 021010S C2

Not clear, but could be Randia dumetorum. regards, Rashida. On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 10:45 AM, shobha chavda wrote: > Request for ID – 021010SC2 > > > > Dear All, > > Posting a photo for Id of fruit. > > Date / Time – 21st Aug. 2010 / 10.00 am. > > Location – Place /Altitude / GPS – Amboli,Mah

Re: [efloraofindia:49186] Sagargad flowers

Beautiful shots Pravin ji. Thanks. I think the Smilax pic is that of S. zeylanica. regards, Rashida. On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 9:46 PM, Smita Raskar wrote: > Superb, beautiful pictures Pravin, thanks for sharing :):) > > > On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 9:30 PM, Pravin Kawale wrote: > >> Hi, >> Today at S

Re: [efloraofindia:49183] Re: Solanum for ID from Chamundi hills - 01Oct10AR01

Will be grateful sir, if you could kindly indicate how to distinguish the two species, Mukia and Diplocyclos, since fruits looks so similar. I thought the leaves seen in the second pic are of a different plant, isn't it? Thanks. regards, Rashida. On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 10:25 PM, Gurcharan Singh

Re: [efloraofindia:49180] Re: Impatiens acaulis picture

Thanks a lot for the information. hopefully we would be able to find a solution... Pankaj On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 3:30 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Pankaj ji > I have yet tolocate a glabrous green leaves description for lavandula. There > seems to be lot of confusion. Many citations on intern

[efloraofindia:49179] Re: swertia Identification

Swertia chirayita? Not sure though - Tabish On Oct 1, 9:54 pm, Subhasis Panda wrote: > Dear all > Pl. identify Swertia (1797, 1800 AND 1801) and Gentianella (1693 & 1701)spp. > > DR. SUBHASIS PANDA > TAXONOMY & BIOSYSTEMATICS LAB > POST-GRADUATE DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY > BARASAT GOVT. COLLEGE > KO

Re: [efloraofindia:49178] Re: Impatiens acaulis picture

Pankaj ji I have yet tolocate a glabrous green leaves description for lavandula. There seems to be lot of confusion. Many citations on internet consider L. buchii as var. buchii of L. bipinnata. GRIN considers two as distinct species. Hortus Third considers L. buchii as var. buchii of L. pinnata (

[efloraofindia:49177] Re: Gentianella Identification from Arunachal Pradesh

Sorry, failed to notice "Arunachal Pradesh" in the subject. Can't be Jaeschkea oligosperma. - Tabish On Oct 2, 2:44 am, Tabish wrote: > Looks like Jaeschkea oligosperma, from Gentian family. > Where was it photographed? Kashmir? >   - Tabish > > On Oct 1, 9:56 pm, Subhasis Panda wrote: > > >

[efloraofindia:49176] Re: Gentianella Identification from Arunachal Pradesh

Looks like Jaeschkea oligosperma, from Gentian family. Where was it photographed? Kashmir? - Tabish On Oct 1, 9:56 pm, Subhasis Panda wrote: > Dear all > Pl. identify Gentianella (1693 & 1701)spp. > > DR. SUBHASIS PANDA > TAXONOMY & BIOSYSTEMATICS LAB > POST-GRADUATE DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY > BARA

Re: [efloraofindia:49175] Re: Impatiens acaulis picture

Oh, is it the other way around, I thought L. pinnata var. buchii will have green leaves without dense tomentum Pankaj On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 2:53 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Pankaj ji > Thanks for buchii hint. That means var. bipinnata should have green leaf > legments without dense tomentu

Re: [efloraofindia:49174] Re: Impatiens acaulis picture

Pankaj ji Thanks for buchii hint. That means var. bipinnata should have green leaf legments without dense tomentum? -- 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 M

Re: [efloraofindia:49173] Re: Impatiens acaulis picture

Lavandula buchii ? Pankaj -- *** "TAXONOMISTS GETTING EXTINCT AND SPECIES DATA DEFICIENT !!" Pankaj Kumar Ph.D. (Orchidaceae) Research Associate Greater Kailash Sacred Landscape Project Department of Habitat Ecology Wildlife Institute of India Post B

Re: [efloraofindia:49172] Re: Impatiens acaulis picture

Dinesh ji Just relax, your plant matches with the description of L. bipinnata. But please do check this one, leaves look more like Lavander. http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/Lamiaceae/Lavandula_bipinnata.html -- Dr

Re: [efloraofindia:49171] Re: Impatiens acaulis picture

I thought once, but I saw the lobes of your flower were not reaching till base, so I was hesitant. Congrats! Pankaj On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 12:58 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > I think I got it, Lobelia erinus. L. kalmii is closer, but much taller > plant reaching 2 feet, and with elongated one-si

Re: [efloraofindia:49170] Re: Impatiens acaulis picture

I think I got it, Lobelia erinus. L. kalmii is closer, but much taller plant reaching 2 feet, and with elongated one-sided racemes. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone:

Re: [efloraofindia:49169] Re: Impatiens acaulis picture

Not sure though...Lobelia kalmii?? This was from your hint !! Anymore pictures to see the leaves? Pankaj On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 12:36 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Your link helped me to guess identity of my plant. It is not Lavandula > rather a species of Lobelia. I will find out let you know.

Re: [efloraofindia:49168] Re: Impatiens acaulis picture

Your link helped me to guess identity of my plant. It is not Lavandula rather a species of Lobelia. I will find out let you know. I would request you to recheck your plant. The flowers don't look like Lavandula. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University

Re: [efloraofindia:49167] ID for Leh flowers 12a and 12b

Lapsana communis indeed , I think this plant is also found in north america i have seen this in vancouver Tanay On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 10:38 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > I think Lapsana communis > > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of De

Re: [efloraofindia:49166] River Crinum Lily - Crinum Viviparum

Thanks for the information tanay On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 8:44 PM, raghu ananth wrote: > Checkered patterns in its body points to the common Checkered keelback > snake, found near paddy fields, rocky beds and streams. We call them > Holla budda, harmless & non poisonous and has learnt to live ha

Re: [efloraofindia:49165] For ID - Chamundi hills, Mysore | 01Oct10AR03

Many thanks for the Id help - Kalanchoe delagoensis (mother-of-millions ) Here is a brief summary on this ill-famed plant. Kalanchoe delagoensis (mother-of-millions ) is invasive weed, succulent plant native to Madagascar, displaces native plants, Class 2 pest plant under the Land Protect

Re: [efloraofindia:49164] Re: Impatiens acaulis picture

Gurcharan ji ... your posted flower reminded me of another look-alike ... species of *Lavendula* seen in Western Ghats ... http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=91314344%40N00&q=Lavendula+bipinnata&m=text Regards. On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 11:38 PM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Oops extremely sorry > Pank

Re: [efloraofindia:49163] Re: Impatiens acaulis picture

Oops extremely sorry Pankaj On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 11:35 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Yes Arvind ji's plant is clearly I. acaulis. I wanted possible hints for > mine. > > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Re

Re: [efloraofindia:49162] Re: Impatiens acaulis picture

Yes Arvind ji's plant is clearly I. acaulis. I wanted possible hints for mine. -- 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

Re: [efloraofindia:0] For ID - Chamundi hills, Mysore | 01Oct10AR03

1,2, 4 pics are Kalanchoe delagoensis 3rd is a fern called Hemionitis arifolia. 5,6 are Chameleon Regards Pankaj On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 9:52 PM, raghu ananth wrote: > For ID -  Chamundi hills, Mysore | 01Oct10AR03 > PS: There could be more than one plant species. > One of the flowering plant (

Re: [efloraofindia:49160] Re: Impatiens acaulis picture

Thats Impatiens. (Mr Arvind's) Pankaj On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 10:34 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > I have similar looking flowers from California, but definitely not > Impatiens. Mine could be a Scrophulariaceae member. Any clues? > > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor >

Re: [efloraofindia:49159] identity of the tiny grass please?

A sedge, unlike grass, stems are usually shining, angular, and flowers different. -- 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

Re: [efloraofindia:49158] ID011010PHK1

Hi,  Concur. The caterpillars are of the Atlas Moth. Regards,    Neil Soares. --- On Fri, 10/1/10, Dinesh Valke wrote: From: Dinesh Valke Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:49144] ID011010PHK1 To: "Pravin Kawale" Cc: "efloraofindia" Date: Friday, Oct

Re: [efloraofindia:49155] identity of the tiny grass please?

what is a Cyperus sp, sir, may I know please? Regards Yazdy. On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 9:35 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Not a grass, rather a Cyperus sp. > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired  Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas

Re: [efloraofindia:49154] ID for Leh flowers 15a and 15b

I think this was uploaded earlier also Christolea crassifolia -- 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 F

Re: [efloraofindia:49153] ID for Leh flowers 12a and 12b

I think Lapsana communis -- 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 Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 9:47 AM, Nudrat Sa

Re: [efloraofindia:49151] Re: Solanum for ID from Chamundi hills - 01Oct10AR01

Raghu ji Not to confuse cucurbits with Solanum species. Cucurbits are usually climbers with tendrils, not found in Solanum. Most important, curcubit fruit has a scar at the tip showing pisition of attachment of floral parts, not found in Solanum. Yours is surely Diplocyclos palmatus, as suggested

[efloraofindia:49149] Re: Solanum for ID from Chamundi hills - 01Oct10AR01

Dear Rashida/Dr. Arvind. Thanks a lot for the ID help and clear definitions. I feel some of the species listed below appear morphologically similar , but are distinct in true sense. 1. Citrullus colocynthis, a sister species of watermelon (C. lanatus). 2. Mukia maderaspatana / Madras pea pumpk

Re: [efloraofindia:49147] Fwd: Delivery Status Notification (Failure)

Farida ji Simply reduce the size to 800 x 600 pixels in any photo editor and then send it. -- 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://peo

Re: [efloraofindia:49146] Re: identity of the tiny herb?

Yes Mecardonia procumbens -- 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 Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 7:30 AM, tanay bos

Re: [efloraofindia:49145] Re: unid-TQ04

Yes could be S. rhombifolia -- 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 Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 7:27 AM, tanay b

Re: [efloraofindia:49144] ID011010PHK1

... probably species of *Glochidion* ... could be *G. ellipticum*, commonly known as: bhoma • Coorgi: ಕಾಡು ಕಪ್ಪಿ kaadu kappi, ಸುಳ್ಳೆ ಮರ sulle mara • Kannada: ಕಾಡು ಕಪ್ಪಿ kaadu kappi • Konkani: भोमा bhoma • Malayalam: നീരചല്ലീ neerchalli, ഞാഞെട്ടി njaanjetti • Marathi: भोमा bhoma Regards. On Fr

[efloraofindia:49143] Re: Impatiens acaulis picture

what a beauty!!! i really love these flowers..i visit Amboli every week end just to see flowers of monsoon:):) On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 10:02 PM, arvind kadus wrote: > Here is Impatiens acaulis captured at Malshej Ghats. As Dinesh Ji said > these plants found only at Watary hill slopes, steep (rock

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:49141] DV - 02OCT09 - 1112 :: tiny herb at Lion's Point, Lonavala.

Thank you very much Gurcharan ji and Shrikant ji for resolving the ID. Regards. On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 9:48 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Oldenlandia herbacea may be correct identity > > -- > > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delh

Re: [efloraofindia:49139] Sickle bush - Dichrostachys cinerea

Yes a plant with nice inflorescence. -- 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 Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 7:17 A

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:49138] DV - 02OCT09 - 1112 :: tiny herb at Lion's Point, Lonavala.

Oldenlandia herbacea may be correct identity -- 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 Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at

Re: [efloraofindia:49137] Sagargad flowers

Superb, beautiful pictures Pravin, thanks for sharing :):) On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 9:30 PM, Pravin Kawale wrote: > Hi, > Today at Sagargad,Alibag > 1 Osbeckia muralis >Mar.name: Gulbeki > 2 Desmodium heterocarpon > Mar.name:Jambhali Dashmi > 3 Smilax ovalifolia >Mar.name: Ghotvel >

Re: [efloraofindia:49135] Is this a variant of larkspur?

Yes, could be Delphinium brunonianum -- 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 Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 5:52 AM

Re: [efloraofindia:49133] identity of the tiny grass please?

Not a grass, rather a Cyperus 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 Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 4:52 AM,

Re: [efloraofindia:49131] Common Fringed-Flower Vine

Trichosanthes cucumerina -- 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 30, 2010 at 11:30 PM, Rahul Na

Fw: [efloraofindia:49130] Re: Kas Plateau

Hi,All stopping the tourists may not be a good solution to this problem but we can stop comercialisation, of the plateaues and it is possible to implement the ecotourism concept at least. Otherwise the same thing will happen like Pachagani table hill.At least 15 plants reported from Pachagani ar

Re: [efloraofindia:49129] For ID - Chamundi hills, Mysore | 01Oct10AR02

... looks so much like garden flora species of *Stachytarpheta* (native of American tropics) ... some cultivar ... escaped to wilderness ? Regards. On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 8:01 PM, raghu ananth wrote: > For ID - Chamundi hills, Mysore | 01Oct10AR02 > > Date/Time- 8/9 Sep 2010 > Location- Plac

[efloraofindia:49127] Re: Solanum for ID from Chamundi hills - 01Oct10AR01

Picture shows it is a climber and not a shruby sp. 100 %. So Not from Solanaceae but from Cucurbitaceae, Diplocyclos palmatus, commonly known as: bryony, lollipop climber, marble vine • Hindi: शिवलिंगी shivalingi • Kannada: ಲಿಮ್ಗತೊಮ್ಡೆ ಬಳ್ಳಿ limgatomde balli • Marathi: महादेवी mahadevi • Sanskrit

[efloraofindia:49126] Fwd: Delivery Status Notification (Failure)

what should i do to send you the pics? in two mails? FA -- Forwarded message -- From: Mail Delivery Subsystem Date: Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 7:47 PM Subject: Delivery Status Notification (Failure) To: fa.abra...@gmail.com Hello Farida Abraham , The message you are sending is too la

Re: [efloraofindia:49125] Fwd: Curcuma pseudomontana

The images are certainly not of Cucurma pseudomantana. Matches more with Cucurma inodora as per Dr. Almeida's flora. I think Neil's pics too are not of C. pseudomantana, they seem to be of C. neilgherrensis . regards, Rashida. On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 5:21 PM, J.M. Garg wrote: > Further feedbac

Re: [efloraofindia:49124] Solanum for ID from Chamundi hills - 01Oct10AR01

Mukia maderaspatana undoubtedly Tanay On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 7:35 PM, Rashida Atthar wrote: > Raghu ji , the green are the unripe berries and red ones the ripe berries > of Mukia maderaspatana, also known as Madras pea pumpkin. It is supposed to > be a climbing herb used in traditional medecine.

Re: [efloraofindia:49122] River Crinum Lily - Crinum Viviparum

What snake is this!!! Tanay On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 7:07 PM, raghu ananth wrote: > River Crinum Lily rocky habitat pictures ... > > > -- > *From:* raghu ananth > *To:* indiantreepix@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Fri, 1 October, 2010 6:40:38 PM > *Subject:* [efloraofi

Re: [efloraofindia:49121] Re: identity of the tiny herb?

Mecardonia procumbens indeed Tanay On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 6:23 PM, shrikant ingalhalikar wrote: > I suppose the one with yellow flowers is Mecardonia procumbens, a > scroph. Regards, Shrikant > > On Oct 1, 4:55 pm, Yazdy Palia wrote: > > Dear Friends, > > Could someone identify the tiny herb ple

Re: [efloraofindia:49120] Re: unid-TQ04

I think this is *Sida rhombifolia* (Arrowleaf Sida) Tanay On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 5:04 PM, mani nair wrote: > Looks like Sida cordifolia. Not sure, waiting for answers. > > Regards, > > Mani. > > > On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 4:58 PM, Tabish wrote: > >> Please identify this small herb >> Photographe

Re: [efloraofindia:49119] Ixora

Nice catch Mai JI Tanay On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 5:01 PM, mani nair wrote: > Dear friends, > > Sending a photo of Ixora flower from Panaji, Goa. > > Regards, > > Mani Nair > -- *Tanay Bose* Research Assistant & Teaching Assistant. Department of Botany. University of British Columbia . 3529-627

Re: [efloraofindia:49118] Passiflora suberosa

Thanks Balkar Ji Tanay On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 1:52 PM, Balkar Arya wrote: > Yes Tanay > Flowers are small in this sp > > > > Regards > > Dr Balkar Singh > Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology > Arya P G College, Panipat > Haryana-132103 > 09416262964 > -- *Tanay Bose* Research Assistant

Re: [efloraofindia:49117] Rubus ulmifolius from Kashmir berries from Ritterhude

Friends it is Rubus Occidentalis. The black berries with thorns. Please check the link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubus_occidentalis Regards Yazdy. On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 5:46 PM, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. > > Some earlier relevant feedback: >

Re: [efloraofindia:49116] Origins of the latin name of Mahua

Hello Aniruddha ji, The genus name *Madhuca* is derived from the Sanskrit (as is) name of the tree. Not sure of the reason why it was called Bassia longifolia before. Names of *Madhuca longifolia* (var. *latifolia*) ... syn. *Bassia latifolia, Illipe latifolia, Madhuca indica, Madhuca latifolia*

Re: [efloraofindia:49114] Solanum for ID from Chamundi hills - 01Oct10AR01

Raghu ji , the green are the unripe berries and red ones the ripe berries of Mukia maderaspatana, also known as Madras pea pumpkin. It is supposed to be a climbing herb used in traditional medecine. regards, Rashida. On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 7:21 PM, raghu ananth wrote: > Solanum species > Dry st

Re: [efloraofindia:49113] Re: Astawarga or Astavarga of Ayurveda

Thanks a lot Pankaj Ji for sharing such a nice piece of knowledge and really beautiful pics On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 12:46 AM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > No problems. I am sure you must be having others too. You may add them > and give your valuable comments too. > Pankaj > > > On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 12

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:49110] DV - 02OCT09 - 1112 :: tiny herb at Lion's Point, Lonavala.

Thank you very much Shrikant ji ... (your morning response was addressed to me alone ... thus did not get to EOI). As responded to you ... ... unfortunately, it did not occur to me then to take photo of the habitat ... these are the only two photographs. Supporting reason: it was drizzling !!! Re

Fw: [efloraofindia:49108] Re: Kas Plateau

- Original Message - From: nabha meghani To: promila chaturvedi Sent: Friday, October 01, 2010 2:24 PM Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:49095] Re: Kas Plateau Hallo, I feel, stopping the tourists may not be a good solution to this problem. In fact we are also "tourists", and we feel that

Re: [efloraofindia:49107] Agave filifera from Delhi

Gurcharan Ji Perheps you missed the attachment On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 4:10 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Agave filifera from Delhi, exhibited during Delhi University Flower show on > February 26, 2010. > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University

[efloraofindia:49106] Re: identity of the tiny herb?

I suppose the one with yellow flowers is Mecardonia procumbens, a scroph. Regards, Shrikant On Oct 1, 4:55 pm, Yazdy Palia wrote: > Dear Friends, > Could someone identify the tiny herb please. The diameter of the > flower is around 2 mm. > Date & Time > Location: Place, Altitude, GPS  Chethalayam

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:49104] DV - 02OCT09 - 1112 :: tiny herb at Lion's Point, Lonavala.

Like several earlier replies my reply to this post of today morning seems misplaced. This may be Hedyotis herbacea looking at tiny white fkowers on long slender prduncles. Habit picture would confirm the ID. Regards, Shrikant On Oct 1, 12:35 pm, Dinesh Valke wrote: > Gurcharan ji ... am getting w

[efloraofindia:49101] Origins of the latin name of Mahua

Forwarding for any assistance in the matter please. "Dear Mr Garg, I was wondering if anyone could help me with the origins of the latin name of Mahua. Why was it called Bassia longifolia before and when did the name change to Madhuca indica and why ? Any help would be welcome. Thanks Aniruddha" -

[efloraofindia:49099] Efloraofindia Database upto 21th Aug'10 (MS Excel, 12.8 MB)- around 4050 species

Dear members, It's heartening to state again that *"Efloraofindia" is the largest e-group in India* *(and the most constructive) *with more than 49,000 messages so far (unprecedented in Indian e-group history) & membership currently more than 1390 nos. *Messages posted were 3066 nos. in May’10, 32

Re: [efloraofindia:49097] Violet lantana flowers

Thanks Tabish Ji. I am not a botanist, so I do not have much knowledge of plants or the synonyms. I always appriciate such information/corrections Regards, Promila On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 5:03 PM, promila chaturvedi < thegardener.chaturv...@gmail.com> wrote: > Is it not Lantana sellowiana? > Promi

Re: [efloraofindia:49095] Re: Kas Plateau

It has always been the case. The tourism fills govt. coffer, but it also destroys the environment of wild area-WLS and National parks and the wilderness. Promila On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 10:48 AM, santosh deodhar wrote: > Dear All, > Yes. the ecological importance of sahyadri in the life of p

[efloraofindia:49094] Re: Violet lantana flowers

Promila, Lantana sellowiana is a synonym of Lantana montevidensis, I think the plant here is what you think it is. - Tabish On Oct 1, 4:33 pm, promila chaturvedi wrote: > Is it not Lantana sellowiana? > Promila > > On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 7:24 PM, tanay bose wrote: > > This is Lantana indica

Re: [efloraofindia:49093] Re: unid-TQ04

Looks like Sida cordifolia. Not sure, waiting for answers. Regards, Mani. On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 4:58 PM, Tabish wrote: > Please identify this small herb > Photographed in September > Found growing wild at Sundar Nursery, Delhi. > - Tabish >

Re: [efloraofindia:49092] Violet lantana flowers

Is it not Lantana sellowiana? Promila On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 7:24 PM, tanay bose wrote: > This is Lantana indica > Tanay > > On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 3:48 PM, Muthu Karthick wrote: > >> Looks like *Lantana indica*; yet floral bracts are needed to confirm >> >> >> On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 3:42 P

Re: [efloraofindia:49089] Wildflower: Devil's Claw

Beautiful pic Ratna:) On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 6:31 PM, Ratna Ghosh wrote: > Scientific Name: *Martynia annua* > Common Name (Eng): Devil's Claw >(Beng): Baghnakh > Family: *Pedaliaceae > *Flowering: August-October > > A hairy branched annual, common on roadside. Flow

Re: [efloraofindia:49088] Impatiens acaulis picture

Yeah Aug - sept, i have capture picture on 22nd Aug On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 4:21 PM, Dinesh Valke wrote: > ... the habitat of this plant is normally steep (rocky) slopes or near > water falls, flowering most probably only during rainy season ... please > validate. > Regards. > > > > > > On Fri, O

Re: [efloraofindia:49087] Impatiens acaulis picture

... the habitat of this plant is normally steep (rocky) slopes or near water falls, flowering most probably only during rainy season ... please validate. Regards. On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 4:15 PM, Smita Raskar wrote: > flowering period is Aug - sept > no i have been to kas in same period but no

Re: [efloraofindia:49086] Impatiens acaulis picture

flowering period is Aug - sept no i have been to kas in same period but not seen these flowers there On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 3:22 PM, Satish Phadke wrote: > Beautiful flowers indeed. > Is there any season during which it is observed? When did you observe this? > Has anybody seen this near Kas ?

Re: [efloraofindia:49085] Murdannia spirata

A reply from Mayur ji: "Hello, *Murdannia nudiflora* as i said earlier" On 1 October 2010 10:52, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. > > Some earlier relevant feedback: > > “Pravin ji your posted images are *more closer to Murdannia nudiflora* > while *

Re: [efloraofindia:49084] Passiflora suberosa

Yes Tanay Flowers are small in this sp Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:49083] DV - 02OCT09 - 1112 :: tiny herb at Lion's Point, Lonavala.

Gurcharan ji ... am getting what you are pointing. Just a naive query ... what if the fruiting has begun ? ... would the sepals then look like arising from the fruit ? Regards. On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 10:50 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Dinesh ji > I had almost decided upon O. corymbosa, what