Re: [efloraofindia:60949] Re: Sikkim plant-2151

2011-01-23 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Yes Usha ji It could be possible -- 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, Jan 23, 2011 at 1:13 PM,

Re: [efloraofindia:60950] Fruits Vegetables Week: Musa balbisiana the Saba green plantain

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
Dear Sir i missed the opportunity to capture 4-5 spp. of Bananas from Tirupati then. I was in impression that all types of bananas are same sp, so did not tried to go to nearby fields for complete capture. Next time i will certainly try. Thanks for information -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head,

Re: [efloraofindia:60954] ID of Large Shrub - 171210-RK

2011-01-23 Thread Rashida Atthar
Sorry for the typo in my previous mail, Ranjini ji . It will be great to see the flowers inside these bracts ! regards, Rashida. On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 11:57 AM, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: A reply from Giby ji: Yes, I think Pankkaj ji is correct. Most probably it is F. strobilifera

Re: [efloraofindia:60955] ID request- 230111-PKA2

2011-01-23 Thread Nidhan Singh
Yes, this can be Dombeya spectabilis of Malvaceae. Regards, -- Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG) College Panipat-132103 Haryana Ph.: 09416371227

Re: [efloraofindia:60956] Justicia gendarussa from Delhi

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
Nice catch Sir Acanthaceae may be a choice for Family of the week in near future!!! -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964

Re: [efloraofindia:60957] Fruits Vegetables Week: Hylocereus undatus, the dragon fruit

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks for Showing new fruit Sir. Iska taste bhi bata dijiye pls -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964

Re: [efloraofindia:60958] Another Dietes from California: Dietes iridioides

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
Really Gorgeous flowers Gurcharan Ji Thanks for sharing -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964

Re: [efloraofindia:60961] ID request- 230111-PKA2

2011-01-23 Thread Prashant awale
Thanks a lot Nidhan Singh ji for the ID. regards Prashant On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 1:54 PM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: Yes, this can be Dombeya spectabilis of Malvaceae. Regards, -- Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG) College Panipat-132103 Haryana Ph.:

Re: [efloraofindia:60964] Tabebuia avellanda from SV Arts College Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Satish Phadke
From GRIN *Handroanthus impetiginosus* (Mart. ex DC.) Mattos Syn *Tabebuia impetiginosa* Syn. *Tabebuia avellanedae* Dr Phadke On 23 January 2011 14:16, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All Tabebuia avellanda An avenue tree looking very beautifull on both sides of College main

Re: [efloraofindia:60965] Tabebuia avellanda from SV Arts College Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks for latest information Satish Ji On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 2:47 PM, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.com wrote: From GRIN *Handroanthus impetiginosus* (Mart. ex DC.) Mattos Syn *Tabebuia impetiginosa* Syn. *Tabebuia avellanedae* Dr Phadke On 23 January 2011 14:16, Balkar Arya

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:60972] Flora of Andaman13-010111-PKA2

2011-01-23 Thread Pudji Widodo
I think Schismatoglottis moodii A. Hay Pudji Widodo Fakultas Biologi Universitas Jenderal Soedirman PURWOKERTO 53122 INDONESIA

Re: [efloraofindia:60975] Herb for ID from Karnal Haryana

2011-01-23 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Agreed Nidhan ji Justicia gendarussa -- 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, Jan 23, 2011 at 1:47

Re: [efloraofindia:60976] Justicia gendarussa from Delhi

2011-01-23 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Agreed Balkar ji February: Commelinales and Zingiberales March: Euphorbiaceae April: Solanaceae May: Acanthaceae -- 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

Re: [efloraofindia:60977] Fruits Vegetables Week: Hylocereus undatus, the dragon fruit

2011-01-23 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Balkar ji Just like kiwi You will find it in some party 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://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On

Re: [efloraofindia:60979] Justicia gendarussa from Delhi

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks for nice consideration Sir On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 3:35 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Agreed Balkar ji February: Commelinales and Zingiberales March: Euphorbiaceae April: Solanaceae May: Acanthaceae -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB

Re: [efloraofindia:60980] Clitoria ternatea from SV Arts College Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Yes, we get it in two colours here: white and bluish-purple -- 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:60981] Fruits Vegetables Week: Hylocereus undatus, the dragon fruit

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks Sir Are you going to organise one, then let me know!!. i can reach delhi in 3 hrs -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964

Re: [efloraofindia:60982] Mussaenda luteola from SV arts College Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Yes Balkar ji, thanks for sharing -- 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, Jan 23, 2011 at 2:54

Re: [efloraofindia:60983] Tabebuia avellanda from SV Arts College Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Thanks for good photographs, Balkar ji -- 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, Jan 23, 2011 at

Re: [efloraofindia:60984] Cleome gynandra from roadside area Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Nice photographs, Balkar ji -- 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, Jan 23, 2011 at 2:58 PM,

Re: [efloraofindia:60985] Moringa oleifera from Tirupati roadside area

2011-01-23 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Really nice collection, Balkar ji -- 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, Jan 23, 2011 at 3:04

Re: [efloraofindia:60986] Hybanthus enneaspermus from SV Arts College Campus Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Thanks for this plant, never seen it growing. -- 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, Jan 23,

Re: [efloraofindia:60987] Mussaenda luteola from SV arts College Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
There is some confusion among some sp of Mussaenda in literature as well as on net. i could not differentiate *Mussaenda luteola, glabra and incana. If anyone have any idea pls share * -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103

Re: [efloraofindia:60989] Tabebuia avellanda from SV Arts College Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
Welcome Sir On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 3:43 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for good photographs, Balkar ji -- 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:60988] Cardiospermum helicacabum from SV ZOO Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Nice photographs, Balkar ji -- 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, Jan 23, 2011 at 3:27 PM,

Re: [efloraofindia:60990] Canavalia gladiata from Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Another new for me. Thanks for showing Balkar ji -- 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, Jan 23,

Re: [efloraofindia:60991] Moringa oleifera from Tirupati roadside area

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks Sir On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 3:45 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Really nice collection, Balkar ji -- 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:60992] Hybanthus enneaspermus from SV Arts College Campus Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
Welcome Sir It was very common in Tirupati area On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 3:45 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for this plant, never seen it growing. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932

Re: [efloraofindia:60993] Canavalia gladiata from Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
This vine also common there. I also saw this first time there only On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 3:47 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Another new for me. Thanks for showing Balkar ji -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi,

[efloraofindia:60994] Ipomoea hederifolia from SV Zoo Road Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
*Dear All* *Ipomoea hederifolia * -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964

[efloraofindia:60995] Re: Cardiospermum helicacabum from SV ZOO Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Mahadeswara
Very common weed in Mysore city. On Jan 23, 2:57 pm, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All Cardiospermum helicacabum -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964  Cardiospermum helicacabum-3.JPG

Re: [efloraofindia:60997] Nicotiana tabacum from Shimla

2011-01-23 Thread tanay bose
the diagnostic character of Solanaceae is oblique ovary which is visible out here Tanay On Sat, Jan 22, 2011 at 9:31 PM, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: Nidhan ji, Thanks for sharing the flowers, seeds and plant. It is also used to make insecticides. Regards, Mani. -- *Tanay

[efloraofindia:60999] Flora picture of the Year 2010 blog

2011-01-23 Thread Satish Phadke
I have uploaded the pictures and the stories associated with them on the indiantreepix blog http://indiantreepix.blogspot.com/2011/01/flora-picture-of-year-2010.html Please go through it. Regards Dr Phadke Satish

Re: [efloraofindia:61000] Anacardium occidentale- from SV Arts College Tirupati (AP)

2011-01-23 Thread tanay bose
Nice and detailed catch of Cashew Thanks for sharing tanay On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 12:18 AM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All Anacardium occidentale -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103

Re: [efloraofindia:61001] ID request- 230111-PKA2

2011-01-23 Thread tanay bose
Yes Dombeya spectabilis indeed Tanay On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 1:04 AM, Prashant awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks a lot Nidhan Singh ji for the ID. regards Prashant On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 1:54 PM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: Yes, this can be Dombeya spectabilis of

Re: [efloraofindia:61002] Another Dietes from California: Dietes iridioides

2011-01-23 Thread tanay bose
Very Nice catch Sir ji Thanks for sharing Tanay On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 1:12 AM, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.com wrote: These flowers just look awesome. I also happened to see them in many household gardens in bay area in Aug 2010 Dr Phadke On 23 January 2011 12:58, Gurcharan Singh

Re: [efloraofindia:61003] Flora of Andaman17-030111-PKA2

2011-01-23 Thread Pudji Widodo
Dear All, I think it is Syzygium praecox (Roxb.) Rathakr. N.C.Nair Almost like S. samarangense but it is much taller and the bark is whitish grey. Pudji Widodo Fakultas Biologi Universitas Jenderal Soedirman PURWOKERTO 53122 INDONESIA

Re: [efloraofindia:61004] Flacourtia species for ID.

2011-01-23 Thread tanay bose
The close ups are nice Satish ji tanay On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 1:22 AM, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.com wrote: I think this is* Flacourtia latifolia* T.Cooke. Please validate. A small tree flowering presently (23 Jan 2010) on Vetal Tekdi Pune. Armed with sharp spines. Leaves ovate, obovate

Re: [efloraofindia:61005] Clematis gouriana from the way to ShriBalaji Temple Tirumala-Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread tanay bose
I think this plant is also used as a horticulture plant tanay On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 1:29 AM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All Clematis gouriana Pls validate -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103

Re: [efloraofindia:61006] Cardiospermum canescens from SV ZOO Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread tanay bose
Very nice one !! I have only seen this plant one in Bengal Tanay On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 1:56 AM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All Cardiospermum canescens pls validate -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat

Re: [efloraofindia:61007] Ipomoea hederifolia from SV Zoo Road Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Balkar ji You forgot to attach -- 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, Jan 23, 2011 at 4:05 PM,

Re: [efloraofindia:61008] Justicia gendarussa from Delhi

2011-01-23 Thread tanay bose
Nice catch and rightfully said by Balkar ji tanay On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 2:09 AM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for nice consideration Sir On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 3:35 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.comwrote: Agreed Balkar ji February: Commelinales and Zingiberales

Re: [efloraofindia:61009] Clitoria ternatea from SV Arts College Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread tanay bose
we get three colors white purple and pink Tanay On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 2:09 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, we get it in two colours here: white and bluish-purple -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007

Re: [efloraofindia:61010] Fruits Vegetables Week: Hylocereus undatus, the dragon fruit

2011-01-23 Thread tanay bose
Dragon fruits are quite common in North America when it comes to fruit salad tanay On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 2:11 AM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Sir Are you going to organise one, then let me know!!. i can reach delhi in 3 hrs -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head,

Re: [efloraofindia:61011] Cleome gynandra from roadside area Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread tanay bose
Nice catch Thanks for sharing tanay On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 2:13 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Nice photographs, Balkar ji -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New

[efloraofindia:61012] Re: [itpmods:2012] Flora picture of the Year 2010 blog

2011-01-23 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Nice compilation, Satish ji -- 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, Jan 23, 2011 at 4:28 PM,

Re: [efloraofindia:61013] Mussaenda luteola from SV arts College Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread tanay bose
Nice catch thanks Tanay On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 2:16 AM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: There is some confusion among some sp of Mussaenda in literature as well as on net. i could not differentiate *Mussaenda luteola, glabra and incana. If anyone have any idea pls share * --

Re: [efloraofindia:61015] Tabebuia avellanda from SV Arts College Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread tanay bose
Thanks Satish Ji for the new combinations tanay On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 2:17 AM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Welcome Sir On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 3:43 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks for good photographs, Balkar ji -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired

Re: [efloraofindia:61016] Moringa oleifera from Tirupati roadside area

2011-01-23 Thread tanay bose
In bengal we eat the flower and fruits tanay On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 2:18 AM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Sir On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 3:45 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.comwrote: Really nice collection, Balkar ji -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate

Re: [efloraofindia:61017] Hybanthus enneaspermus from SV Arts College Campus Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread tanay bose
New plant for me Thanks for sharing tanay On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 2:19 AM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Welcome Sir It was very common in Tirupati area On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 3:45 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks for this plant, never seen it growing. --

Re: [efloraofindia:61018] Canavalia gladiata from Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread tanay bose
Nice catch tanay On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 2:20 AM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: This vine also common there. I also saw this first time there only On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 3:47 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.comwrote: Another new for me. Thanks for showing Balkar ji -- Dr.

Re: [efloraofindia:61019] Re: Cardiospermum helicacabum from SV ZOO Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread tanay bose
I think the correct spelling will be Cardiospermum halicacabum Tanay On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 2:35 AM, Mahadeswara swamy.c...@gmail.com wrote: Very common weed in Mysore city. On Jan 23, 2:57 pm, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All Cardiospermum helicacabum -- Regards

Re: [efloraofindia:61020] Cajanus cajan from tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread tanay bose
Nice catch and the leaves of this plant is used to cure jaundice tanay On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 2:44 AM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All Cajanus cajan common leguminous crop in the Tirupati area -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P

Re: [efloraofindia:61021] Flora picture of the Year 2010- Dr Satish Phadke

2011-01-23 Thread tanay bose
Nice catch !! I believe all orchids are real treat to any eyes tanay On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 2:55 AM, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.com wrote: Smithsonia viridiflora(Dalzell) C.J.Saldanha 1974 Syn. Aerides dalzelliana Syn. Gastrochilus dalzelliana* * Amboli flora is best in monsoons but in

Re: [efloraofindia:61022] Clematis gouriana from the way to ShriBalaji Temple Tirumala-Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
Yes Tanay you are right On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 4:36 PM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: I think this plant is also used as a horticulture plant tanay On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 1:29 AM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All Clematis gouriana Pls validate -- Regards

Re: [efloraofindia:61024] Re: Cardiospermum helicacabum from SV ZOO Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
Yes Tanay right it is halicacabum indeed. Thanks for correcting On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 5:06 PM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: I think the correct spelling will be Cardiospermum halicacabum Tanay On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 2:35 AM, Mahadeswara swamy.c...@gmail.com wrote: Very

Re: [efloraofindia:61025] Cajanus cajan from tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
It is a common DAAL (Pulse) all over India called as arhar ki Daal On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 5:07 PM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Nice catch and the leaves of this plant is used to cure jaundice tanay On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 2:44 AM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Dear

Re: [efloraofindia:61026] Flora picture of the Year 2010- Dr Satish Phadke

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
Really Beautifull Satish Ji On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 5:08 PM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Nice catch !! I believe all orchids are real treat to any eyes tanay On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 2:55 AM, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.comwrote: Smithsonia viridiflora(Dalzell) C.J.Saldanha

Re: [efloraofindia:61027] Flora picture of the Year 2010- Dr Satish Phadke

2011-01-23 Thread Pankaj Kumar
wow, thanks a lot for sharing sir!!! I have yet to see this flower in real Regards Pankaj On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 4:25 PM, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.com wrote: Smithsonia viridiflora(Dalzell) C.J.Saldanha 1974 Syn. Aerides dalzelliana Syn. Gastrochilus dalzelliana Amboli flora is

Re: [efloraofindia:61028] Flora picture of the Year 2010- Dr Satish Phadke

2011-01-23 Thread Pankaj Kumar
In the first pic, you have another orchid, what is that? Aerides? Pankaj On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 4:25 PM, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.com wrote: Smithsonia viridiflora(Dalzell) C.J.Saldanha 1974 Syn. Aerides dalzelliana Syn. Gastrochilus dalzelliana Amboli flora is best in monsoons but in

Re: [efloraofindia:61030] Climber for ID-230111-RK

2011-01-23 Thread Pankaj Kumar
Clerodendron splendens, family Verbenaceae. Pankaj On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 5:45 PM, ranjini kamath ranjin...@gmail.com wrote: Request ID of this commonly found climber. Date/Time - 16/01/11 - 09.00 Location - Lalbagh Botanical Garden,Bamgalore. Habitat - Urban,Garden. Plant Habit - Climber.

Re: [efloraofindia:61032] Fruits Vegetables Week: Hylocereus undatus, the dragon fruit

2011-01-23 Thread Pankaj Kumar
what is this??? some cactaceae?? never seen it before. thanks for sharing... Pankaj On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 12:28 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Big parties in Delhi have a new addition to fresh fruits for last few years. The fruit red in colour covered with thick long

Re: [efloraofindia:61033] Fruits Vegetables Week: Hylocereus undatus, the dragon fruit

2011-01-23 Thread Pankaj Kumar
sorry, didnt read the description!! Pankaj On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 3:41 PM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Sir Are you going to organise one, then let me know!!. i can reach delhi in 3 hrs -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G

Re: [efloraofindia:61034] Flora picture of the Year 2010 :: Dinesh Valke

2011-01-23 Thread J.M. Garg
Thanks, Dinesh ji. Artistic work. On 23 January 2011 17:55, Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.com wrote: Dear friends, My picture of year 2010 ... *Clematis smilacifolia*. To me this is a very interesting sighting at Yeoor Hills (part of Sanjay Gandhi National Park) especially because it is

Re: [efloraofindia:61034] Flora picture of the Year 2010 :: Dinesh Valke

2011-01-23 Thread Pankaj Kumar
Nice capture sir, any leaves for front view? Pankaj On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 5:55 PM, Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.com wrote: Dear friends, My picture of year 2010 ... Clematis smilacifolia. To me this is a very interesting sighting at Yeoor Hills (part of Sanjay Gandhi National Park)

[efloraofindia:61036] Re: [itpmods:2012] Flora picture of the Year 2010 blog

2011-01-23 Thread J.M. Garg
Thanks, Saish ji. I think you may include Happy New Year pictures posted by members if they relate to Flora. On 23 January 2011 16:28, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.com wrote: I have uploaded the pictures and the stories associated with them on the indiantreepix blog

Re: [efloraofindia:61037] Flora picture of the Year 2010 :: Dinesh Valke

2011-01-23 Thread Dinesh Valke
Dear Pankaj, Here are all the views ... http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=Clematis%20smilacifoliaw=91314344%40N00 Regards, Dinesh. On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 5:59 PM, Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote: Nice capture sir, any leaves for front view? Pankaj On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 5:55

Re: [efloraofindia:61038] Flora picture of the Year 2010 :: Dinesh Valke

2011-01-23 Thread Pankaj Kumar
Thanks a lot for the link sir Nice pics. Pankaj On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 6:04 PM, Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Pankaj, Here are all the views ... http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=Clematis%20smilacifoliaw=91314344%40N00 Regards, Dinesh. On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 5:59

Re: [efloraofindia:61045] Climber for ID-230111-RK

2011-01-23 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Yes Clerodendron splendens -- 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, Jan 23, 2011 at 5:51 PM,

Re: [efloraofindia:61046] Couroupita guianensis from Kapileshwer Temple Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Another interesting plant. Thanks for sharing. Balkar ji -- 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,

[efloraofindia:61047] Re: Climber for ID-230111-RK

2011-01-23 Thread Mahadeswara
Can you send photographs of foliage and close up of inflorescence, if available, to rule out Combretum species, which also looks similar to your photograph. On Jan 23, 5:15 pm, ranjini kamath ranjin...@gmail.com wrote: Request ID of this commonly found climber. Date/Time - 16/01/11 - 09.00

Re: [efloraofindia:61048] Couroupita guianensis from Kapileshwer Temple Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
Welcome Sir On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 6:49 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Another interesting plant. Thanks for sharing. Balkar ji -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New

Re: [efloraofindia:61053] Creeper for ID 230111 : AK-1

2011-01-23 Thread Pankaj Kumar
Looks like Senecio to me. Pankaj On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 7:32 PM, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.com wrote: Taken at Nairobi, Kenya in January,2009. Is it German Ivy? Aarti -- *** TAXONOMISTS GETTING EXTINCT AND SPECIES DATA DEFICIENT !!

Re: [efloraofindia:61054] Moringa oleifera from Tirupati roadside area

2011-01-23 Thread mani nair
We use the leaves and flowers as vegetable. Drumsticks are also used in Sambhar. Regards, Mani.

Re: [efloraofindia:61055] Thespesia populnea from Marina beach Channai

2011-01-23 Thread mani nair
Balkarji, nice capture of the tree and flower. I have four saplings of the tree. If anybody interested, please mail me. Regards, Mani.

Re: [efloraofindia:61057] Thespesia populnea from Marina beach Channai

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
Mani Ji Have you produced saplings from seeds or other way -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964

Re: [efloraofindia:61058] Acalypha for ID : 230111 : AK-2

2011-01-23 Thread ajinkya gadave
*Acalypha hispida * On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 7:49 PM, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.comwrote: Taken at the Royal Botanic Gardens,Peradeniya,Sri Lanka on the 17th of November,2010. I have seen the one with Red flowerswe have it in our Nasik garden. But these were lighter flowers. Aarti

Re: [efloraofindia:61059] Acalypha for ID : 230111 : AK-2

2011-01-23 Thread Pankaj Kumar
Looks like Acalypha hispida to me. Pankaj On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 7:49 PM, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.com wrote: Taken at the Royal Botanic Gardens,Peradeniya,Sri Lanka on the 17th of November,2010. I have seen the one with Red flowerswe have it in our Nasik garden. But these were

[efloraofindia:61060] Re: Fruits Vegetables Week: Rumex vesicarius, the Bladder dock

2011-01-23 Thread Miguel Serra
On 22 Jan, 14:25, Madhuri Pejaver formpeja...@yahoo.com wrote: sorry for the late inquiry. but is this the same what n Marathi is also called Chuka? Madhuri --- On Wed, 12/1/11, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: From: Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com Subject:

Re: [efloraofindia:61061] Acalypha for ID : 230111 : AK-2

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
May be A hispida On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 7:49 PM, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.comwrote: Taken at the Royal Botanic Gardens,Peradeniya,Sri Lanka on the 17th of November,2010. I have seen the one with Red flowerswe have it in our Nasik garden. But these were lighter flowers. Aarti

Re: [efloraofindia:61063] Cochlospermum religiosum- yellow silk cotton tree flowering

2011-01-23 Thread mani nair
Beautiful flowers. The flowering of this tree indicates the arrival of spring soon. Regards, Mani. On Sat, Jan 22, 2011 at 8:14 PM, Rashida Atthar atthar.rash...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks Tanay, sure sending it soon. regards, Rashida. On Sat, Jan 22, 2011 at 8:07 PM, tanay bose

Re: [efloraofindia:61064] Acalypha for ID : 230111 : AK-2

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
What a wonderfull coincidence three responses, all same and at same time Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964

Re: [efloraofindia:61065] Acalypha for ID : 230111 : AK-2

2011-01-23 Thread Aarti S. Khale
Many thanks for a quick id to you all! Regards, Aarti On 1/23/11, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: What a wonderfull coincidence three responses, all same and at same time Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103

Re: [efloraofindia:61066] Thespesia populnea from Marina beach Channai

2011-01-23 Thread mani nair
Balkar ji, they are from seeds. I put the pod on the soil. One day surprised to see the seedlings emerging out of the pod. Now they are 1 feet in height. Regards, Mani

Re: [efloraofindia:61067] Thespesia populnea from Marina beach Channai

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks for the information. I have 2 trees in Panipat and i will try to collect seeds for more plants now -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964

Re: [efloraofindia:61068] Couroupita guianensis from Kapileshwer Temple Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread mani nair
Balkar ji, nice capture of the flowers. We have two trees growing in our society compound. The flowers are used in the worship of Lord Shiva. Fruits looks like a canon ball, hence it is also called cannon ball tree. Regards, Mani.

Re: [efloraofindia:61069] Couroupita guianensis from Kapileshwer Temple Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks Mani Ji I saw this tree first time there and nobody was allowed to go near to it to safeguard flowers for worship. Zoom lens could help me to get closeup On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 8:01 PM, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: Balkar ji, nice capture of the flowers. We have two trees

Re: [efloraofindia:61069] Thespesia populnea from Marina beach Channai

2011-01-23 Thread mani nair
You are welcome Balkar ji. The tree can also easily propagated by hard wood cuttings. Regards, Mani.

Re: [efloraofindia:61071] Couroupita guianensis from Kapileshwer Temple Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread mani nair
One more info. If there is air pollution near the tree, it sheds it leaves and new leaves appear after some days. Regards, Mani. On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 8:04 PM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Mani Ji I saw this tree first time there and nobody was allowed to go near to it

Re: [efloraofindia:61072] Ipomoea hederifolia from SV Zoo Road Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread mani nair
nice capture. I have taken some photos of the flowers. I will send it. Regards, Mani. On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 5:25 PM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Yes Sir here are the pics -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat

Re: [efloraofindia:61073] Flora picture of the Year 2010- Dr Satish Phadke

2011-01-23 Thread mani nair
beautiful orchids. regards, Mani On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 5:44 PM, Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote: In the first pic, you have another orchid, what is that? Aerides? Pankaj On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 4:25 PM, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.com wrote: Smithsonia viridiflora(Dalzell)

Re: [efloraofindia:61075] Passiflora foetida from Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread mani nair
Balkar ji, nice capture. The fruits are edible. regards, Mani.

Re: [efloraofindia:61076] Passiflora foetida from Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
I think they there smell is not so good On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 8:11 PM, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: Balkar ji, nice capture. The fruits are edible. regards, Mani. -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103

Re: [efloraofindia:61077] Passiflora foetida from Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread mani nair
one more info. - The caterpillars of Tawny coster butterflies feed on the leaves of this plant. Regards, Mani.

Re: [efloraofindia:61078] Re: Climber for ID-230111-RK

2011-01-23 Thread ranjini kamath
Mahadeshwar jiI have only this pic.I regret not having taken more pics but this is so commonly found i thought it was not necessary..When i go next to Lalbagh i will get more shots.. Regards On 1/23/11, Mahadeswara swamy.c...@gmail.com wrote: Can you send photographs of foliage and close up

Re: [efloraofindia:61079] Passiflora foetida from Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
Really intersting On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 8:15 PM, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: one more info. - The caterpillars of Tawny coster butterflies feed on the leaves of this plant. Regards, Mani. -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G

[efloraofindia:61080] Re: Dendrobium nutantiflorum

2011-01-23 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
This should be Dendrobium jerdonianum Wight. Some one told me that D. nutaniflorum is a distinct plant though Kew list it as synonym of this. I will confirm tomorrow and let you know. Pankaj On Jan 22, 11:05 am, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: Shivaprakash ji, really beautiful orchids.  

Re: [efloraofindia:61081] Flora picture of the Year 2010 :: Dinesh Valke

2011-01-23 Thread mani nair
Dinesh ji, thanks for sharing. first time seeing this flower. Regards, Mani.

Re: [efloraofindia:61082] Flora picture of the Year 2010 :: Dinesh Valke

2011-01-23 Thread Balkar Arya
Smart Clematis Dinesh Ji On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 8:21 PM, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: Dinesh ji, thanks for sharing. first time seeing this flower. Regards, Mani. -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103

Re: [efloraofindia:61083] Passiflora foetida from Tirupati

2011-01-23 Thread Pankaj Kumar
Fruits are medicinal but they stink very badly due to the glandular hairs present on the throughout the plant body except fruit surface. Pankaj On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 8:16 PM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Really intersting On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 8:15 PM, mani nair

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