Re: [efloraofindia:53545] Tecoma gaudichaudi

Beautiful flowers. One of the draught resistant shrubs. Regards, Mani. On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 12:43 PM, Anand Kumar Bhatt wrote: > In full bloom at my place. Gwalior. About a week back. This blooms > almost throughout the year. Needs light pruning once a year. > ak > > -- > Anand Kumar Bh

Re: [efloraofindia:53548] Quisqualis densiflora

what is the difference between Quisqualis indica and densiflora ? On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 10:29 AM, Anand Kumar Bhatt wrote: > A native creeper. Favourite of people in UP-Bihar-Bengal where it is known > as Madhumalati. Fragrant flowers. At my place in Gwalior. Today. > ak > > -- > Anand Kumar B

Re: [efloraofindia:53551] Tecoma gaudichaudi

Tecoma gaudichaudii DC. Prodr. (DC.) 9: 223. 1845 Just a typograpic error. End with "ii". Thanks a lot for sharing. Pankaj On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 12:46 PM, mani nair wrote: > Beautiful flowers.  One of the draught resistant shrubs. > Regards, > Mani. > > On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 12:43 PM, Anand K

Re: [efloraofindia:53552] Another Asclepiad: Ceropegia fantastica

Ceropegia fantastica Sedgwick Journ. Ind. Bot. ii. 124 (1921). This is so beautiful. Thanks a lot for sharing. Pankaj On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 12:10 PM, Prashant awale wrote: > This is  really  fantastic. Too good. Thanks Mayur ji for sharing. > regards > Prashant > > On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 11:5

Re: [efloraofindia:53553] Quisqualis densiflora

What I can make out is that Q. indica is more vigorous climber, with larger flowers (7cm as against 5 cm of Q. Densiflora). Then densiflora is more in the nature of clusters. Experts may opine. ak On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 1:08 PM, Vijayadas D wrote: > what is the difference between Quisqualis indi

Re: [efloraofindia:53557] lamiaceae sp? 071110-PKA1

How about Orthosiphon! Pankaj On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 11:19 AM, Mahadeswara Swamy wrote: > Looks like one of the Salvia species. > > --- On *Sun, 7/11/10, Prashant awale * wrote: > > > From: Prashant awale > Subject: [efloraofindia:53521] lamiaceae sp? 071110-PKA1 > To: "indiantreepix" > Date:

Re: [efloraofindia:53558] amarylidaceae for ID

Chlorophytum for sure, but which one... Pankaj On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 2:01 PM, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise pl. > > Some earlier relevant feedback: > > “... seems to be a species of Chlorophytum.” from Dinesh ji. > > > > “Same Chlorophytum for me too > tan

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:53559] Request for ID – 02 1010SC3

This has to be an Urticaceae for sure. Pankaj On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 11:17 AM, Mahadeswara Swamy wrote: > "This is not Acalypha indica. I am sure. The plant ( A.indica) is > available near my house- very common weed. The plant in question may be a > type of stinging nettle." > > --- On *Su

Re: [efloraofindia:53560] Quisqualis densiflora

I think densiflora name itself suggest thick or dense cluster oif flowers. Madhuri Sent from BlackBerry® on Airtel -Original Message- From: Anand Kumar Bhatt Sender: indiantreepix@googlegroups.com Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2010 13:55:49 To: Vijayadas D Cc: indiantreepix Subject: Re: [efloraofindi

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:53561] Identity of the tree with yellow flowers.

Sorry Mahadeswara Swamy ji, the blossoms are over. In Malayalam you call this tree Venga and am sending you a link that says Venga in Malayalam means Pterocarpus Marsupium. file:///F:/Trees/Malayalam%20Names_files/PlantsinKerala.html Regards Yazdy Palia. On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 11:35 AM, Mahadeswar

Re: [efloraofindia:53563] Quisqualis densiflora

Ok I will ask one question? HOW DENSE IS THE DENSIFLORA :P Names are often kept in comparison with some other allied species, hence it creates confusion!!! To me this plant looks like Combretum indicum, which is the accepted name for Quisqualis indica. But yes, I dont know much about densiflora!!

Re: [efloraofindia:53564] Quisqualis densiflora

Denseas compared to Q. indica. ak On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 2:28 PM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Ok I will ask one question? > > HOW DENSE IS THE DENSIFLORA :P > > Names are often kept in comparison with some other allied species, > hence it creates confusion!!! > To me this plant looks like Combretu

Re: [efloraofindia:53565] What is the name of this shrub? Its leaves cause a lot of irritation.

Friends, how about Urtica dioica? http://www.rain-tree.com/Plant-Images/nettles-pic.htm regards Yazdy. On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 9:54 AM, Dinesh Valke wrote: > looks like Laportea interrupta ((syn. Fleurya interrupta, Urtica > interrupta) ... commonly known as: Hawai'i woodnettle, hen's nettle,

Re: [efloraofindia:53569] 07/11/10/YRP/1

Yazdy ji, this is Urena sinuataFamily*:* Malvaceae Regards, Mani. On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 5:37 PM, Yazdy Palia wrote: > Friends, please identify the shrub in the picture please > Date & Time 7/11/10 > Location: Place, Altitude, GPS Chethalayam, Wayanad. > Habitat: Garden, Urban, Wild T

Re: [efloraofindia:53574] 07/11/10/YRP/1

Thank You Mani Ji. Regards Yazdy. On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 5:49 PM, mani nair wrote: > Yazdy ji, this is Urena sinuataFamily: Malvaceae > Regards, > Mani. > > On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 5:37 PM, Yazdy Palia wrote: >> >> Friends, please identify the shrub in the picture please >> Date & Time     7/

Re: [efloraofindia:53579] Plant for ID240910MN

This is Alpinia !! Pankaj On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 6:39 PM, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise pl. > > Some earlier relevant feedback: > > “Alpinia” from Ajinkya ji. > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: mani nair > Date: 24 September 2010 17:13 > S

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:53581] Rubiaceae for id 120810MK2

In Pavetta  the flowers are strongly scented.  --- On Sun, 7/11/10, J.M. Garg wrote: From: J.M. Garg Subject: Fwd: [efloraofindia:44169] Rubiaceae for id 120810MK2 To: "efloraofindia" Cc: "Muthu Karthick" , "ushaprabha page" , "Mahadeswara Swamy" , "Vijayasankar Raman" , "Parjanya guru" D

Re: [efloraofindia:53582] Fwd: ID request-21102010-PKA2

I think this one is *Polygonum paronychiodes*. regards Prashant On Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 8:13 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Had seen this plant, but could not make out. I thought some species of > Polygonum, or some member of Ericaceae. > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor >

Re: [efloraofindia:53584] DV - 25AUG10 - 0339 :: Cynoglossum species ?

Paracaryopsis sp of boraginaceae. I have seen these flowers in Dudhani, near Matheran. These are butterflies favourite flower. Regards, Mani. On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 6:08 PM, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. > Some earlier relevant feedback: > “For

Re: [efloraofindia:53585] lamiaceae sp? 071110-PKA1

Nepeta connate has linear-lanceolate leaves. This one is N. laevigata. -- 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/~singhg

Re: [efloraofindia:53586] Lamiaceae Sp??171010-PKA3

Nepeta govaniana -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 1:08 AM, J.M. Garg wrote:

Re: [efloraofindia:53587] Re: Senna alata or Cassia alata

Nice photographs of fruit Yes, Senna alata (syn: Cassia alata) -- 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

Re: [efloraofindia:53588] ID Request-121010-PKA2

Veronica beccabunga -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 12:13 AM, J.M. Garg wro

Re: [efloraofindia:53589] 07/11/10/YRP/1

Urena sinuata tanay On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 6:09 PM, Yazdy Palia wrote: > Thank You Mani Ji. > Regards > Yazdy. > > On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 5:49 PM, mani nair wrote: > > Yazdy ji, this is Urena sinuataFamily: Malvaceae > > Regards, > > Mani. > > > > On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 5:37 PM, Yazdy Palia

Re: [efloraofindia:53590] Anaphalis sp??071110-PKA3

I suppose Anaphalis Margaritacea -- 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 Sat, Nov 6, 2010 at 10:49 PM,

Re: [efloraofindia:53591] Sikkim Flower 3

Yes, Ratna ji. Now correctly known as* Persicaria wallichii* Greuter & Burdet (syn: *P**ersicaria polystachya* (Wall. ex Meisn.) H. Gross; *Polygonum polystachyum* Wall. ex Meisn.) -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 93

Re: [efloraofindia:53592] Cryptolepis buchanani- Wax -leaves climber

In one the links sent by Balkar ji in the write up, besides the 11 families mentioned below, Cryptostegiaceae is also mentioned as part of Apocynaceae now. regards, Rashida. On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 11:21 PM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > As far as my knowledge here are the list of families which has been

Re: [efloraofindia:53593] Lamiaceae Sp??171010-PKA3

Nepeta govaniana, surely! - Tabish On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 8:01 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Nepeta govaniana > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired  Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. > Phone: 011-2551

Re: [efloraofindia:53594] Re: NATIVE :: Apocynaceae (dogbane family) » Aganosma dichotoma

Thanks Prashant ji, shall try to locate it in my next visit. regards, Rashida. On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 6:18 PM, Prashant awale wrote: > Dear Rashida ji, > I had spotted this at "Sagar Upwan" (MPT Garden near Sasoon Dock) also. > regards > Prashant > > > On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 4:38 PM, Rashida

Re: [efloraofindia:53595] Tylophora dalzellii Hook. f. --Apocynaceae

Thanks Prashant ji. This was also a very long snake, It was lying across several plants !! regards, Rashida. On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 6:21 PM, Prashant awale wrote: > Real treat to the eyes. Vine snake & Spiderweb is a fantastic composition. > regards > Prashant > > > On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 10:42

Re: [efloraofindia:53596] Tylophora dalzellii Hook. f. --Apocynaceae

Thanks Tanay, but no it was not accidental composition ! regards, Rashida. On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 7:43 PM, tanay bose wrote: > The last picture is awesome and accidental composition is lovely > Tanay > > > On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 6:21 PM, Prashant awale wrote: > >> Real treat to the eyes. Vine

Re: [efloraofindia:53598] Re: Euphorbia antiquorum from Delhi

Thanks for the info. Dr. Pankaj. Well I never thought there would be confusion about who the father of Binomial nomenclature system was !! regards, Rashida. On Sat, Nov 6, 2010 at 12:54 AM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Dear Ms. Rashida, > > Theophastrus did gave classification of some plants but he nev

Re: [efloraofindia:53599] Campanula cana from Manali

Yes Tabish ji I think it finally C. pallida var. pallida only http://www.planetefleurs.fr/Systematique/Campanulaceae/Campanula_pallida.htm -- 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:53601] 051110PR-2-Bangalore for ID

Sir, Dr. Almeida showed us T. chinensis at Sawantwadi in Sep., 10. Uploading the same separately. regards, Rashida. On Sat, Nov 6, 2010 at 11:25 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > I would request that some member uploads the authentic well illustrated > photographs of T. chinensis (syn: T. malabaric

Re: [efloraofindia:53603] Natural Vegetation of Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary

Oh so its our common teak, thanks Shantanu ji. Happy Diwali ! regards, Rashida. On Sat, Nov 6, 2010 at 4:38 PM, Shantanu Bhattacharya wrote: > Dear Rashida ji > Shegoon is the Bengali name of the Teak (Tectona grandis) tree :) > I have written the Bengali name by mistake > > HAPPY DEWALI >

[efloraofindia:53604] Re: Echium vulgare from Kashmir

What a delightful blue color in this plant's flowers. So beautiful! Joseph On Nov 4, 7:32 pm, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Echium vulgare, Boraginaceae from Kashmir. Grown as cultivated herb in > Harwan Garden, Srinagar, Kashmir. Photographed in June, 2010. > > Common name Blueweed, blue devil. > >

Re: [efloraofindia:53605] Re: Allamanda cathartica L.- Apocynaceae

Thanks for the appreciation Mani ji, Tanay and Mr. Gerris. regards, Rashida. On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 4:10 AM, Gerris2 wrote: > Beautiful yellow flowers on this vine. > > On Nov 5, 1:53 am, Rashida Atthar wrote: > > Saw the sunny flowers of Allamanda cathartica L.- climbing shrub at > > Sawantw

Re: [efloraofindia:53606] Campanula cana from Manali

Dear Gurcharn ji, Thanks a lot for this link! That settles our doubts I think. However, I will be on a lookout for the real Campanula cana, since it is found in the Himalayas even at lower altitudes. Best wishes - Tabish On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 9:44 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Yes Tabi

Re: [efloraofindia:53607] Another Asclepiad: Ceropegia fantastica

Fantastic shot, thanks for sharing Mayur ji. regards, Rashida. On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 1:50 PM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Ceropegia fantastica Sedgwick Journ. Ind. Bot. ii. 124 (1921). > > This is so beautiful. > Thanks a lot for sharing. > Pankaj > > > > On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 12:10 PM, Prashant aw

Re: [efloraofindia:53608] DV - 25AUG10 - 0339 :: Cynoglossum species ?

I too think this is Paracaryopsis sp.,saw the same at Matheran, Mah., last month. regards, Rashida. On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 7:58 PM, mani nair wrote: > Paracaryopsis sp of boraginaceae. I have seen these flowers in Dudhani, > near Matheran. These are butterflies favourite flower. > > Regards,

Re: [efloraofindia:53609] Campanula cana from Manali

Campanula pallida Wall. in As. Research. xiii. 375. 1820. regards Pankaj On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 9:44 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Yes Tabish ji > I think it finally C. pallida var. pallida only > http://www.planetefleurs.fr/Systematique/Campanulaceae/Campanula_pallida.htm > -- > Dr. Gurcharan

Re: [efloraofindia:53610] To share 180910 ET

Friends, without the fruits, it is difficult to identify. Last year , I have so many types of solanum , and solanum viarum had plenty of spines even on the leaves. They were very sharp and long, this is different. However there is one thing strange this year, all the solanum viarum last year had pu

Re: [efloraofindia:53611] Lamiaceae Sp??171010-PKA3

Nepeta govaniana Benth. Labiat. Gen. Spec. 482. 1834. Regards Pankaj On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 9:16 PM, Tabish wrote: > Nepeta govaniana, surely! >   - Tabish > > On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 8:01 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: >> Nepeta govaniana >> -- >> Dr. Gurcharan Singh >> Retired  Associate Profess

Re: [efloraofindia:53615] Tinosporia sinensis syn. Tinosporia malabarica

Rashida ji ... any key (visual) difference from *T. cordifolia* ? Regards. On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 10:32 PM, Rashida Atthar wrote: > As requested by Dr. Gurcharan ji in a separate thread, here's the climber > Tinosporia sinensis, seen at Sawantwadi, Mah., in Sep.'10 and ided. by Dr. > Almeida.

Re: [efloraofindia:53616] Re: ID request-181010-PKA1

Tabish ji Even before replying to another mail on C. cana, I had initiated this mail. Today I chanced upon this link which prompts me to rethink on the above thread, and identity of above two sets of photographs uploaded by Prashant ji, and my plant from Manali, which I had initially identified as

Re: [efloraofindia:53617] Tinosporia sinensis syn. Tinosporia malabarica

Thanks Rashida ji It would be a good addition once Shrikant ji and Vijayasankar ji confirm it as T. sinensis. eFlora of Pakistan and eFlora of China have really confused me. On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 9:09 AM, Dinesh Valke wrote: > Rashida ji ... any key (visual) difference from *T. cordifolia* ? >

Re: [efloraofindia:53618] Lamiaceae Sp??171010-PKA3

Thanks Tabish ji & Pankaj ji for confirmation -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On Sun, Nov 7, 2010

Re: [efloraofindia:53619] Another Asclepiad: Ceropegia fantastica

Truly fantastic plant as well as photograph. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 a

Re: [efloraofindia:53620] Saxifraga sp?? 121010-PKA1

Prashant ji Luckily I chanced upon a website, which may help us a lot in future. I has very good photographs of S. hirculus. http://www.planetefleurs.fr/Systematique/Saxifragaceae/Saxifraga_hirculus.htm The species esp

Re: [efloraofindia:53621] ID request-181010-PKA2

Sorry for oversight. No, the longer leaves along side may not belong to the plant in flower. The 5 distinct carpels clearly suggest it is not Saxifraga. It could be Sedum only, or related genus of Crassulaceae. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of

Re: [efloraofindia:53623] Re: ID request-181010-PKA1

Gurcharan ji, I concur with your thinking that your plant from Manali and the plant on FOI currently (will be corrected soon) as C. pallida var. tibetica are actually *Campanula pallida var. pallida*. Also, I agree that Prashant's flower and that on FOI currently as Campanula pallida var.

Re: [efloraofindia:53626] Tree from Bethua....

... looks like mahogany ... species of *Swietenia*. Regards. On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 12:00 AM, Shantanu Bhattacharya wrote: > Hi > can anyone recognize these woody fruits of the tree? > they were seen in Bethuadahari forests of West Bengal...few days back. :) > > regards > Shantanu. >

Re: [efloraofindia:53627] Re: ID request-181010-PKA1

Thank you Tabish ji Please also give thought to distinctly toothed margin in both Prashant ji's second set and plant at FOI. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-255

Re: [efloraofindia:53628] Re: ID request-181010-PKA1

Gurcharan ji, In F. Brit. Ind., the sepals of Campanula colorata are described as "lanceolate or triangular lanceolate, entire or toothed". Sepals of Campanula cana are also supposed to be coarsely toothed. So, I don't know how toothedness would distinguish the two species. - Tabish On Mon,

Re: [efloraofindia:53629] Sal flowers- Bethuadahari

Those fruits look too strange to be of Sal!! Pankaj On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 11:56 PM, Shantanu Bhattacharya wrote: > Hi > sharing snap of Sal (Shorea robusta) flowers and leaves..shot at > Bethuadahari WLS. > regards > Shantanu : ) > -- *** "TAXON

Re: [efloraofindia:53630] Nagalingam Tree- Bethuadahari

Couroupita guianensis Pankaj On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 11:53 PM, Shantanu Bhattacharya wrote: > Hi > sharing pics of the strange Nagalingam tree seen at Bethuadahari WLS > (Nadia District.W.B) during my recent short trip. > Flowers appear out of the main trunk of the tree in the species... > > rega

Re: [efloraofindia:53631] Tree from Bethua....

Swietenia mahogani DC. Prodr. (DC.) 1: 625. 1824 Regards Pankaj On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 12:06 AM, Dinesh Valke wrote: > ... looks like mahogany ... species of Swietenia. > Regards. > > > > On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 12:00 AM, Shantanu Bhattacharya > wrote: >> >> Hi >> can anyone recognize these woo

Re: [efloraofindia:53632] Tree from Bethua....

Shantanu ji ... do you think these are planted in the forests at select places rather than growing wild ? Regards. On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 12:46 AM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Swietenia mahogani DC. Prodr. (DC.) 1: 625. 1824 > > Regards > Pankaj > > > On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 12:06 AM, Dinesh Valke >

Re: [efloraofindia:53633] Tree from Bethua....

Thanks for the ID of Mahogony tree Shantanu :) On 11/8/10, Dinesh Valke wrote: > Shantanu ji ... do you think these are planted in the forests at select > places rather than growing wild ? > Regards. > > > > On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 12:46 AM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > >> Swietenia mahogani DC. Prodr.

Re: [efloraofindia:53634] Nagalingam Tree- Bethuadahari

Couroupita guianensis commonly known as cannon ball tree. tanay On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 12:44 AM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Couroupita guianensis > Pankaj > > > On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 11:53 PM, Shantanu Bhattacharya > wrote: > > Hi > > sharing pics of the strange Nagalingam tree seen at Bethuadahari

Re: [efloraofindia:53635] Tree from Bethua....

Swietenia mahogani. In Bengal these plants were planted by forest department log long back but sal is indigenous. Tanay On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 1:02 AM, Shantanu Bhattacharya wrote: > Thanks for the ID of Mahogony tree > > Shantanu :) > > On 11/8/10, Dinesh Valke wrote: > > Shantanu

Re: [efloraofindia:53636] Nagalingam Tree- Bethuadahari

Thanks a lot for the info Tanay Shantanu :) On 11/8/10, tanay bose wrote: > Couroupita guianensis commonly known as cannon ball tree. > tanay > > On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 12:44 AM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > >> Couroupita guianensis >> Pankaj >> >> >> On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 11:53 PM, Shantanu Bhattach

Re: [efloraofindia:53637] Cryptolepis buchanani- Wax -leaves climber

I have never heard of that family before, though Cryptostegia is a genus or Apocynaceae. Balkar sir, can you please give the reference of this particular family? I would be grateful. Ms. Rashida, for further details you may please check the following link of APG III. Just search the family, Apocyn

Re: [efloraofindia:53638] Sal flowers- Bethuadahari

Shorea fruits have wings. This looks like Teak (Tectona grandis). Regards Vijayasankar On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 1:14 PM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Those fruits look too strange to be of Sal!! > > Pankaj > > > > On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 11:56 PM, Shantanu Bhattacharya > wrote: > > Hi > > sharing snap

Re: [efloraofindia:53639] Sal flowers- Bethuadahari

very strangely, leaves look like Shorea :p On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 1:37 AM, Vijayasankar wrote: > Shorea fruits have wings. This looks like Teak (Tectona grandis). > > Regards > > Vijayasankar > > > On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 1:14 PM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: >> >> Those fruits look too strange to be

Re: [efloraofindia:53640] Sal flowers- Bethuadahari

Just for comparison Shorea http://pankajoudhia.com/album/main.php?g2_itemId=35502 http://pankajoudhia.com/album/main.php?g2_itemId=35492 Tectona http://pankajoudhia.com/album/main.php?g2_itemId=22187 http://pankajoudhia.com/album/main.php?g2_itemId=22191 More images can be seen in Gallery.

Re: [efloraofindia:53641] Sal flowers- Bethuadahari

Welcome back.and hope you had great diwali too... Pankaj On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 1:47 AM, Pankaj Oudhia wrote: > Just for comparison > > Shorea > > http://pankajoudhia.com/album/main.php?g2_itemId=35502 > > http://pankajoudhia.com/album/main.php?g2_itemId=35492 > > Tectona > > http://pankajou

Re: [efloraofindia:53643] Sal flowers- Bethuadahari

This is a Teak, Tectona grandis used to belong to Verbenaceae, nut now considered a members of Lamiaceae. Regards Pankaj On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 1:54 AM, Shantanu Bhattacharya wrote: > Hi friends... > i am not at all sure about the speciesthe leaves looked like Sal. > Sending a pic of the ent

[efloraofindia:53644] Re: Sal flowers- Bethuadahari

Okay Pankaj ji..thanks for the ID...i thought Teak leaves are much larger :) Shantanu. On Nov 8, 1:28 am, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > This is a Teak, Tectona grandis used to belong to Verbenaceae, nut now > considered a members of Lamiaceae. > Regards > Pankaj > > > > > > On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 1:

Re: [efloraofindia:53645] Re: Sal flowers- Bethuadahari

Leaf size varies a lot. Depending upon season and humidity. Pankaj On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 2:00 AM, Shantanu wrote: > Okay Pankaj ji..thanks for the ID...i thought Teak leaves are much > larger :) > > Shantanu. > > On Nov 8, 1:28 am, Pankaj Kumar wrote: >> This is a Teak, Tectona grandis use

Re: [efloraofindia:53646] Sal flowers- Bethuadahari

Thanks. Engaged in Photo Gallery and CGBD database work. Uploaded over 51,000 images so far . Inform you when upload of Jharkhand and Himalayan flora will start, including Orchids. regards Pankaj Oudhia On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 1:49 AM, Pankaj Kumar wrote:

Re: [efloraofindia:53647] Sal flowers- Bethuadahari

wow, that would be great.. Eagerly waiting. Pankaj On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 2:02 AM, Pankaj Oudhia wrote: > Thanks. Engaged in Photo Gallery and CGBD database work. Uploaded over > 51,000 images so far. Inform you when upload of Jharkhand and Himalayan > flora will start, including Orchids.

[efloraofindia:53648] Apocynaceae- Great job Balkar ji

The first episode by Balkar ji was a great exposition of family Apocynaceae, in which many members participated and uploaded useful information regarding members of this family. Thanks Balkar ji for coordinating the focus on Apocynaceae. Special thanks to Dinesh ji for uploading and providing many

Re: [efloraofindia:53649] Re: ID request-181010-PKA1

Ok Tabish ji Let us hope we find truly representative C. cana some day. In the mean time we will also keep a watch on two types of our plants: Mine and FOI one with longer linear calyx lobes (which we have agreed to be C. pallida var. pallida); and the other on FOI and Prashant ji's plant with toot

Re: [efloraofindia:53650] Cryptolepis buchanani- Wax -leaves climber

Pankaj Ji I was also surprised to see the name of this familiy But this is in literature here are some links. But i dont remember which link i have given http://www.plantsystematics.org/cgi-bin/dol/dol_terminal.pl?family=Apocynaceae http://www.jstor.org/pss/1224180 http://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ge

Re: [efloraofindia:53651] Apocynaceae- Great job Balkar ji

Thanks Gurcharan Ji I was thinking of writing a thanks giving mail to all members for the great response. And You have done it. Thanks. I am also trying to make a pdf file for all the apocynaceae members with photo credits. I dont know when it be materialized. But i have started the work. As today

Re: [efloraofindia:53652] Cryptolepis buchanani- Wax -leaves climber

Strange but true. The family does not seem to have been validly published as search of IPNI or AGP website shows, but there seem to be hundreds of websites (including Plantsystematics.org) which list this family mostly as included family of Apocynaceae. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate

[efloraofindia:53653] Strange behaviour of Pongam

Hi, Many of the Pongam trees on Indira Nagar 1st Avenue (Adyar, Chennai) are flowering now and with yesterday's cyclonic winds one tree seems to have disgorged all its seeds as well. I thought Pongam flowering season was March to June? Has anyone else observed this? Chithra

[efloraofindia:53654] Re: Fwd: ID request-21102010-PKA2

Dear Prashantji, I wonder if it is P. paronychioides because the leaf size in your plant looking much bigger than the normal leaf size of P. paronychioides. A/c to Fl. Pakistan, it is 10 (-12) mm long in P. paronychioides, whereas 10-25mm long in P. afghanicum, a very closely allied species. You c

Re: [efloraofindia:53655] Apocynaceae- Great job Balkar ji

Great work Balkar sir. You have set up a very high standard which may be troublesome for others to work on . :)). I assume Dinesh sir in the queue next Regards Pankaj On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 6:17 AM, Balkar Arya wrote: > Thanks Gurcharan Ji > > I was thinking of writing a thanks giv

[efloraofindia:53657] Re: Tree from Bethua....

This is definitely Sweitenia mahogany. One can find this tree in each and every road in Mysore city. Dr.Mahadeswara Swamy On Nov 7, 11:30 pm, Shantanu Bhattacharya wrote: > Hi > can anyone recognize these woody fruits of the tree? > they were seen in Bethuadahari forests of West Bengal...few d

Re: [efloraofindia:53660] Tylophora exilis (Asclepiadaceae)_081110_RKC01

I think this is endemic to NE India Tanay On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 9:09 AM, Ritesh Kumar Choudhary wrote: > > Dear all, > > Hope I am not too late in posting the Asclepiadaceae photographs. > > Tylophora exilis Colebr. > > Place: On way to Gelling, Upper Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh > > Alt.:

Re: [efloraofindia:53661] Frerea indica (Asclepiadaceae)_RKC02_091110

Some more information about this lovely plant from the link below http://www.succulent-plant.com/families/asclepiadaceae/frerea.html Tanay On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 9:09 AM, Ritesh Kumar Choudhary wrote: > Dear all, > > Frerea indi

[efloraofindia:53664] Re: Wrightea coccinea (Asclepiadaceae)_RKC04_081110

Forgot to mention that I've seen this plant growing wild also at some places in Arunachal Pradesh. Regards, Ritesh. On Nov 8, 12:58 pm, Ritesh Kumar Choudhary wrote: > Dear all, > > Wrightea coccinea Sims for you. > > A few days back fruiting photographs were posted by Rajuji from Assam. Here >

[efloraofindia:53668] Re: Tylophora exilis (Asclepiadaceae)_081110_RKC01

Dear Tanayji, Reported from Bangladesh and Java too. Regards, Ritesh. On Nov 8, 12:45 pm, tanay bose wrote: > I think this is endemic to NE India > Tanay > > On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 9:09 AM, Ritesh Kumar Choudhary > > > > wrote: > > > Dear all, > > > Hope I am not too late in posting the Asclep

Re: [efloraofindia:53668] Strange behaviour of Pongam

In Mumbai area, the flowering season is from April. Regards, Mani. On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 7:40 AM, Chithra V wrote: > Hi, > Many of the Pongam trees on Indira Nagar 1st Avenue (Adyar, Chennai) are > flowering now and with yesterday's cyclonic winds one tree seems to have > disgorged all its se

Re: [efloraofindia:53669] Nagalingam Tree- Bethuadahari

beautiful flower. This is one of the rare tree in India. On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 1:24 AM, Shantanu Bhattacharya wrote: > Thanks a lot for the info Tanay > > Shantanu :) > > On 11/8/10, tanay bose wrote: > > Couroupita guianensis commonly known as cannon ball tree. > > tanay > > > > On Mon, Nov

Re: [efloraofindia:53670] Kolhapur plant for ID_RKC06_081110

... garden flora ... native of tropical America ... *Cestrum diurnum* ... commonly known as: China Berry, day jasmine, inkberry, white chocolate jasmine. Regards. On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 9:44 AM, Ritesh Kumar Choudhary wrote: > Dear all, > > A plant photographed at Kolhapur (Maharashtra) for

[efloraofindia:53671] Re: Kolhapur plant for ID_RKC06_081110

Oh thanks a lot Dineshji for the ID. Heard a lot of this plant! But never knew the ID. Regards, Ritesh. On Nov 8, 1:55 pm, Dinesh Valke wrote: > ... garden flora ... native of tropical America ... *Cestrum diurnum* ... > commonly known as: China Berry, day jasmine, inkberry, white chocolate > j

Re: [efloraofindia:53672] Alstonia venenata? (Asclepiadaceae)_RKC05_081110

Hi Ritesh Ji, A venenata looks like the ones you will find in the link below, Hence I think this is not the plant, though I am not very sure. http://toptropicals.com/cgi-bin/garden_catalog/cat.cgi?uid=alstonia_venenata

Re: [efloraofindia:53674] Re: Tylophora exilis (Asclepiadaceae)_081110_RKC01

Thanks for the info Ritesh ji Tanay On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 9:58 AM, Ritesh Choudhary wrote: > Dear Tanayji, > > Reported from Bangladesh and Java too. > > Regards, > Ritesh. > > On Nov 8, 12:45 pm, tanay bose wrote: > > I think this is endemic to NE India > > Tanay > > > > On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at

Re: [efloraofindia:53675] Re: Kolhapur plant for ID_RKC06_081110

*Cestrum diurnum* we call it* Hasnuhana *in Bengali ***tanay * On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 10:29 AM, Ritesh Choudhary wrote: > Oh thanks a lot Dineshji for the ID. > > Heard a lot of this plant! But never knew the ID. > > Regards, > Ritesh. > > On Nov 8, 1:55 pm, Dinesh Valke wrote: > > ... garden flo

Re: [efloraofindia:53676] Rauvolfia tetraphylla L.(Asclepiadaceae)_RKC_07_081110

Very nice and detailed catch Tanay On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 10:40 AM, Ritesh Kumar Choudhary < ritesh@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear all, > > Rauvolfia tetraphylla L. for you. > > Loc.: Sessa forest garden, W. Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh > > Alt.: ca 1200 m > > Date: 9th May, 2009 > > Regards,

Re: [efloraofindia:53678] Beaumontia grandiflora (Asclepiadaceae)_RKC08_081110

Nice catch Ritesh Ji' Tanay On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 10:45 AM, Ritesh Kumar Choudhary < ritesh@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear all, > > Beaumontia grandiflora for you. > > Loc.: Itanagar-Harmutty Road, Arunachal Pradesh (ca 500m) > > Date: June, 2008 > > Regards, > Ritesh. > > > -- *Tanay Bose* Res

[efloraofindia:53680] Efloraofindia Database upto 15th Oct.'10 (MS Excel, 13.7 MB)- around 4250 species

Dear members, It's heartening to state again that *Efloraofindia is the largest google e-group in the world *in this field & the largest nature related e-group (and the most constructive) in India with more than 51,900 messages so far (unprecedented in Indian e-group history) & membership currentl

Re: [efloraofindia:53681] Re: Kolhapur plant for ID_RKC06_081110

We call in Din-ka-Raja. Regards, Mani. On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 10:41 AM, tanay bose wrote: > *Cestrum diurnum* we call it* Hasnuhana *in Bengali > ***tanay > * > > On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 10:29 AM, Ritesh Choudhary wrote: > >> Oh thanks a lot Dineshji for the ID. >> >> Heard a lot of this plant!

Re: [efloraofindia:53682] Help ID

*Image0200 & 0201 Equisetum diffusum *(Pteridophyte) *Image0244 & 0246 - **Asclepias curassavica *(Angiosperm) **Image 0259- *Zamia (gymnosperm)* **Tanay On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 10:54 AM, Chandan Jyoti Gogoi wrote: > Hi all, > > A few species for you to help me id. > > 1. Image0200 & 0201 was

[efloraofindia:53683] Re: Kolhapur plant for ID_RKC06_081110

Ooopss!! :-( Feeling ashamed. Everybody is aware of this plant except me!!.;-( Thanks to everybody. Regards, Ritesh. On Nov 8, 2:33 pm, mani nair wrote: > We call in Din-ka-Raja. > > Regards, > > Mani. > > On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 10:41 AM, tanay bose wrote: > > *Cestrum diurnum* we cal

Re: [efloraofindia:53684] Re: Kolhapur plant for ID_RKC06_081110

Ritesh ji, don't worry, ignorance is bliss !! Regards, Mani. On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 11:06 AM, Ritesh Choudhary wrote: > Ooopss!! :-( > > Feeling ashamed. Everybody is aware of this plant except me!!.;-( > > Thanks to everybody. > > Regards, > Ritesh. > > On Nov 8, 2:33 pm, mani nair wr

Re: [efloraofindia:53685] Frerea indica (Asclepiadaceae)_RKC02_091110

Ritesh ji, beautiful flower. Regards, Mani. On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 9:14 AM, tanay bose wrote: > Some more information about this lovely plant from the link below > http://www.succulent-plant.com/families/asclepiadaceae/frerea.html >

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