[efloraofindia:64636] Re: Phansad - Growth on mango branch.

I cant reach anywhere on this with this picture. But if it would have been Aerides, then the pendulous dry floral stalks would have been present of previous year. This can be Acampe but cant be sure. Pankaj On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 1:21 PM, Dr Pankaj Kumar wrote: > > > > -- Forwarded mes

[efloraofindia:64635] Re: Fwd: [indiantreepix:13644] an orchid for i.d

This is Aerides odorata Lour., Fl. Cochinch.: 525 (1790). and not odoratum as determined by me only previously. Apologies for the mistake. Pankaj

Re: [efloraofindia:64634] Euphorbiaceae Week: Jatropha integerrima from Delhi

Thank you Sir for another wonderful set from you , this time Jatrophas!. regards, Rashida. On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 8:49 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > *Jatropha integerrima* Jacq., Enum. syst. pl. 32. 1760 (Select. stirp. > amer. hist. 256, t. 183. 1763) > syn: *Jatropha hastata* Jacq. >

Re: [efloraofindia:64633] Euphorbiaceae Week: Jatropha gossypifolia from Delhi

Thankyou for the wonderful pictures Sir and the explanation of the uses. The current accepted name of this plant as per Kew Plant List is *Jatropha gossypiifolia L.* ( Please note in all the earlier posts also the spelling should be with double 's ' and double ' i '). regards, Rashida. On Thu,

Re: [efloraofindia:64632] Euphorbia tirucalli-contd.

Padmini ji most of the Euphorbiaceae plants with latex are poisonous for humans and if goes in the eyes would lead to vision problems. Quite a few of the Euporbiaceae otherwise have medecinal uses and are significant for oil, fuel, energy and other economic uses. regards, Rashida. On Thu, Mar 10

Re: [efloraofindia:64629] Euphorbia tirucalli

Isnt the milky sap poisonous especially to the eyes? ak On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 12:01 PM, Rashida Atthar wrote: > Thnaks a lot for this wonderful post Padmini ji. Yes indeed this is > Euphorbia tirucalli. Common names Pencil Tree/ Milkbush/RubberFinger Trees/ > Tiru-Malu .This one was missing in

Re: [efloraofindia:64628] Euphorbia tirucalli

Thnaks a lot for this wonderful post Padmini ji. Yes indeed this is Euphorbia tirucalli. Common names Pencil Tree/ Milkbush/RubberFinger Trees/ Tiru-Malu .This one was missing in the panaroma of Euphorbias provided so far ! It is called Pencil tree because of the tough, spineless shrub with penci

Re: [efloraofindia:64627] 10032011-PR for ID from Chennai

I would like to co*rrect Cissus repanda** .* On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 11:11 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > I suppose Cissus repens > > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-11001

Re: [efloraofindia:64626] photography tips from BOSS

Thanks a lot for the tips. Pankaj On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 6:31 PM, Vedprakash Singh wrote: > fyi > vp -- *** "TAXONOMISTS GETTING EXTINCT AND SPECIES DATA DEFICIENT !!" Pankaj Kumar Ph.D. (Orchidaceae) Research Associate Greater Kailash Sacred Land

Re: [efloraofindia:64625] 10032011-PR for ID from Chennai

I suppose Cissus repens -- 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, Mar 10, 2011 at 9:42 AM, tanay bos

[efloraofindia:64624] photography tips from BOSS

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Re: [efloraofindia:64623] Euphorbiaceae Week: Manihot esculenta 'Variegata' from Delhi

I have never seen a variegated cultivar of this plant thanks for sharing Tanay On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 7:36 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > > Manihot esculenta 'Variegata', often grown as ornamental foliage plant in > pots and beds > The green plant with non-variegated leaves is widely grown for t

Re: [efloraofindia:64622] 10032011-PR for ID from Chennai

is it some species of Cissus? Tanay On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 5:53 PM, Padmini Raghavan wrote: > This is a plant bought from a nusery at Bangalore. > Please help me id it. > Thanks, > Padmini Raghavan. > -- *Tanay Bose* Research Assistant & Teaching Assistant. Department of Botany. University o

Re: [efloraofindia:64618] PLEASE ID FERN

-- 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, Mar 10, 2011 at 8:11 AM, prasanna gogate wrote: > THIS IS

Re: [efloraofindia:64617] FAMILY ICACINACEAE(SARCOSTIGMA)

Please provide details as according to the format -- 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, Mar 10, 2

Re: [efloraofindia:64616] PLEASE IDENTIFY THE SYZYGIUM

Please provide details as according to the format -- 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, Mar 10, 2

[efloraofindia:64607] Euphorbia tirucalli-contd.

I found this excerpt from the net quite alarming. *Euphorbia tirucalli* (also known as *Firestick Plants*, *Indian Tree Spurge *, *Naked Lady*, *Pencil Tree*, *Sticks on Fire* or *Milk Bush*)(Sanskrit: सप्तला saptala, सातला satala,Marathi : sher-kandvel शेर-कांडवेल) is a shrub

Re: [efloraofindia:64605] Euphorbiaceae week - Redbird cactus (Pedilanthus tithymaloides)

I do know that it is "non-browseable" so we had a line of these plants near the barbed wire fence thro which the goats used to try to eat the marigold plants at Alto-Chicalim in Goa (off Vasco.) Regards, Padmini Raghavan. On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 11:50 PM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Jacob's ladder is

Re: [efloraofindia:64604] Euphorbiaceae week - Redbird cactus (Pedilanthus tithymaloides)

Jacob's ladder is actually a mythological ladder which leads to heaven. This may sound hilarious, but may be it is so poisonous that it will straight away lead you to heaven, hence it is named that way!!! and of course the stem is zigzag like a ladder. Pankaj On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 11:44 PM, Padm

Re: [efloraofindia:64603] Euphorbiaceae week - Redbird cactus (Pedilanthus tithymaloides)

I have also heard it called as Jacob's Ladder. Regards, Padmini Raghavan. On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 10:17 PM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Its called backbone may be just because of its structure which is > zigzag and similar to our backbone when we curve down and devil's may > be because it is poisonous.

Re: [efloraofindia:64602] Aerides multiflora

Thanks for the positive responses. Looking forward for more from all parts of India. Who ever are posting, please take care that the jar should be small and properly sealed, there is not need to full the jar with alcohol. Filling 25% of the volume of the jar will be enough. Please take care while k

Re: [efloraofindia:64601] Euphorbiaceae week - Redbird cactus (Pedilanthus tithymaloides)

Its called backbone may be just because of its structure which is zigzag and similar to our backbone when we curve down and devil's may be because it is poisonous. But thats just a speculation. Pankaj On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 10:06 PM, tanay bose wrote: > This plant is commonly known as devils ba

Re: [efloraofindia:64600] ID No. 04032011_RD

Yeah Thanks for correcting Tanay On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 10:05 PM, tanay bose wrote: > There is a slight typo the correct spelling is > *Sapium insigne* (ROYLE) BENTH. ex HOOK. fil. > > Tanay > > On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 6:35 AM, Smita Raskar wrote: > >> Sepium insigne, Family : Euphorbiaceae >> >>

Re: [efloraofindia:64599] Euphorbiaceae week - Redbird cactus (Pedilanthus tithymaloides)

This plant is commonly known as devils backbone .. I really dont know why? Tanay On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 7:12 AM, Rashida Atthar wrote: > Thanks for the beautiful post Mani ji. The correct accepted name as per > Kew Plant List is* Euphobia tithymaloides L.* The synonyms are as > follows: Pedilan

Re: [efloraofindia:64598] ID No. 04032011_RD

There is a slight typo the correct spelling is *Sapium insigne* (ROYLE) BENTH. ex HOOK. fil. Tanay On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 6:35 AM, Smita Raskar wrote: > Sepium insigne, Family : Euphorbiaceae > > > On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 11:25 AM, raju das wrote: > >> Dear all, >> I have photographed this plan

Re: [efloraofindia:64597] Re: Euphorbiaceae Week: Acalypha indica from Delhi

Thanks Mr. Pudji for this interesting information ! regards, Rashida. On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 8:52 PM, Pudji Widodo wrote: > Cats like to eat the roots of this plant. > > Pudji Widodo > Fakultas Biologi Universitas Jenderal Soedirman > PURWOKERTO 53122 INDONESIA

Re: [efloraofindia:64596] Euphorbiaceae Week: Euphorbia lactea 'Cristata' from Delhi

Thank you Sir for this truely learning experience. How to actually develop simple keys of difficult to differentiate species.! Shall try to follow this. Thanks once again. regards, Rashida. On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 8:38 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Thanks Rashida ji > > Perhaps we can expand the

Re: [efloraofindia:64594] Euphorbiaceae week- Euphorbia leucocephala -PKA6

Here's the correct type specimen from Kew herbarium for *Euphorbia leucocephala Lotsy.* Sorry for my previous post with the type specimen which is of a different species. regards, Rashida. On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 8:54 PM, Rashida Atthar wrote: > Yes Sorry for my confusion of both the species.

Re: [efloraofindia:64593] Euphorbiaceae for id 090311MK1

Thanks Muthu, for showing us a new plant. The local name leads to *Brachychiton rupestris *belonging to Malvaceae (also placed in Sterculiaceae). Regards Vijayasankar Raman National Center for Natural Products Research University of Mississippi On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 1:07 AM, Muthu Karthick wr

Re: [efloraofindia:64592] Euphorbiaceae week- Euphorbia leucocephala -PKA6

Yes Sorry for my confusion of both the species. regards, Rashida. On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 8:50 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Rashida ji > You have confused between E. leucocephala and E. leucophylla They are two > different species. E leucocephala has small white leaves surrounding the > infl

[efloraofindia:64591] Re: Euphorbiaceae Week: Acalypha indica from Delhi

Cats like to eat the roots of this plant. Pudji Widodo Fakultas Biologi Universitas Jenderal Soedirman PURWOKERTO 53122 INDONESIA

Re: [efloraofindia:64590] Euphorbiaceae week- Euphorbia leucocephala -PKA6

Rashida ji You have confused between E. leucocephala and E. leucophylla They are two different species. E leucocephala has small white leaves surrounding the inflorescence as seen in both Prashant ji and Satish ji's photographs -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa Coll

Re: [efloraofindia:64589] Euphorbiaceae week - Redbird cactus (Pedilanthus tithymaloides)

Thanks for the beautiful post Mani ji. The correct accepted name as per Kew Plant List is* Euphobia tithymaloides L.* The synonyms are as follows: Pedilanthus tithymaloides (L.) Poit Pedilanthus tithymaloides subsp. tithymaloides Tithymalus tithymaloides (L.) Croizat regards

Re: [efloraofindia:64588] Euphorbiaceae week- Euphorbia leucocephala -PKA6

I have seen herbarium specimen of this but not a live plant. -- 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 We

Re: [efloraofindia:64587] Euphorbiaceae Week: Euphorbia lactea 'Cristata' from Delhi

Thanks Rashida ji Perhaps we can expand the key for woody species of Euphorbia as under: Stem rounded, not angled or winged: E. nivulia Stem angled or winged Angles not produced into wing, spirally ar

[efloraofindia:64586] Re: Request for info on what trees to plant near home

Hi there, I saw a lot of trees planted very close to buildings in Paris France, but I didn't know the names. I have Durio zibethnus, Mangifera indica, Psidium guajava, and Syzygium polyanthum very close to my house. Don't plant Artocarpus heterophyllus, A. altilis etc. because their roots can lif

Re: [efloraofindia:64585] Euphorbiaceae Week: Excoecaria cochinchinensis from Delhi, the Laila majnu

Yes the leaves are beautiful. Infact I think Euphorbiaceae's have the most colouful and beautiful leaves and fascinating designer flowers !! regards, Rashida. On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 6:44 PM, tanay bose wrote: > Gorgeous leaf !! > Tanay > > > On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 4:08 AM, Gurcharan Singh wr

Re: [efloraofindia:64584] Euphorbiaceae Week: Euphorbia lactea 'Cristata' from Delhi

Thank you Sir for the nice pictures and explanation of this Euphorbia. We are having the most delightful panoramic viiew of all the Euphorbias from you along with other plants from the family since last hree days! Thanks once again. regards, Rashida. On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 6:43 PM, tanay bose

Re: [efloraofindia:64581] ID No. 04032011_RD

Sepium insigne, Family : Euphorbiaceae On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 11:25 AM, raju das wrote: > Dear all, > I have photographed this plant few days back at Assam. Could it be > Euphorbiaceae sp? member > > date/time: 4 March 2011 > location: Kokrajhar,Assam > habitat: wild > plant habit: Tall tree > h

Re: [efloraofindia:64580] aquatic plant for ID090311AMS1

Aadil ji Please provide the relevant information. It is being observed that most of your posts are without details. -- 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:64579] aquatic plant for ID090311AMS1

Could you please provide the following, locality, habit, habitat, occurence and ecology of this plant which are essential part in Plant taxonomy. On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 4:52 PM, aadil meher wrote: > > -- *Vijayadas **Electro Saudi Services Ltd. * *Salwa Garden Village, PB -7210 Riyad

Re: [efloraofindia:64578] Euphorbiaceae week - Ricinus communis- PKA5

Good pictures Satisjh ji, that should make it a complete morphology learning set ! regards, Rashida. On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 4:31 PM, Satish Phadke wrote: > Very useful and good information Rashida ji > Adding some of my pictures taken in Mahabaleshwar. > Dr Phadke > > > On 8 March 2011 12:01,

Re: [efloraofindia:64576] Euphorbiaceae Week: Euphorbia lactea Haw.

Thank you Sir for this information. regards, Rashida. On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 4:29 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > This cultivar of Euphorbia lactea is slightly different from the typical > plant in being greyish-white overall and known as 'White Ghost.' > The typical E. lactea has green angles and w

Re: [efloraofindia:64575] [indiantreepix:23358] What is this Herb?

Thankyou for confirming the ID Kalidass ji. regards, Rashida. On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 2:50 PM, kalidass Chinnamadasamy < kalidassin...@gmail.com> wrote: > it should be confomred Acalypha ciliata . > > > KALIDASS > > On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 1:20 PM, Muthu Karthick wrote: > >> Kindly confirm this

Re: [efloraofindia:64572] Euphorbiaceae Week: Excoecaria cochinchinensis from Delhi, the Laila majnu

Gorgeous leaf !! Tanay On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 4:08 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > *Excoecaria cochinchinensis* Lour., Fl. Cochinch. 2:612. 1790 > syn: *Excoecaria bicolor* (Hassk.) Zoll. ex Hassk. > > Ornamental shrub often grown in Delhi for its attractive leaves green > above, red beneath > > Co

Re: [efloraofindia:64571] Sinhaghad #3 | Woodfordia fruticosa

Very well taken Raghu Ji Tanay On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 4:53 AM, raghu ananth wrote: > *Woodfordia fruticosa - Fire Flame Bush* > * > * > * > * > *Family Lythraceae* > * > * > * > * > *(( This flowering shrub attracts a number of small birds like Iora, > sunbird..,* > * > * > * > * > *Hope the ID

Re: [efloraofindia:64569] Euphorbiaceae Week: Euphorbia lactea 'Cristata' from Delhi

I think this is quite common garden plant Tanay On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 3:38 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Euphorbia lactea 'Cristata' from Delhi This cultivar of E. lactea has tips > of branches forming cristate shape like a cock's comb. > Please note the typical straight branches of E lactea wit

Re: [efloraofindia:64568] Euphorbiaceae week- Euphorbia leucocephala -PKA6

we call it snow on the mountain FA On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 4:12 PM, Satish Phadke wrote: > Thanks Prashant for this showy plant > Attaching my images of hopefully the same plant. I was not aware of the > name earlier. > Dr Phadke > > > On 8 March 2011 11:33, Prashant awale wrote: > >> Dear F

Re: [efloraofindia:64563] Euphorbiaceae Week: Euphorbia lactea Haw.

This cultivar of Euphorbia lactea is slightly different from the typical plant in being greyish-white overall and known as 'White Ghost.' The typical E. lactea has green angles and white bands on the faces -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of De

[efloraofindia:64560] Re: Ancistrocladus heyneanus

thanks for sharing a nice photo of this plant's flower. i have seen this plant at Matheran too, but only with very long(10-20cm) shining & dark green lvs, and branches with hook. rajank On Mar 5, 10:55 pm, Jayesh Patil wrote: > Hi, > > Attached is a photo of the the liana, *Ancistrocladus heyn

[efloraofindia:64558] Re: Euphorbiaceae week :: Jatropha nana

This very nice pic of J. nana, This plant is rarely seen in Mumbai & vicinity. This is a plant for future energy,seed oil is used in biofuel thanks, rajank On Mar 8, 8:52 pm, Satish Phadke wrote: > *Jatropha nana* > A less common plant but seen here in Pune on Vetal hills. > Dr Phadke > >  DSCN

Re: [efloraofindia:64557] Re: DVD of the flora

Thanks for the address Mr. Rajan. I will post the dvd soon. Pankaj On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 3:16 PM, rajank wrote: > Hello Pankaji, > I am interested in DVD OF FLORA, pl. send me on following address. > R.D.Karnik, > 16-A/1227,Ramakant hgs Society, > Tata Receiving Stn. rd. > Magthane, Borivali(E),

[efloraofindia:64556] Re: DVD of the flora

Hello Pankaji, I am interested in DVD OF FLORA, pl. send me on following address. R.D.Karnik, 16-A/1227,Ramakant hgs Society, Tata Receiving Stn. rd. Magthane, Borivali(E), Mumbai, 400 o66. Thanks. rajank. On Feb 21, 11:22 am, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Dear inerested readers, > please drop me a mail

Re: [efloraofindia:64555] [indiantreepix:23358] What is this Herb?

it should be confomred Acalypha ciliata . KALIDASS On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 1:20 PM, Muthu Karthick wrote: > Kindly confirm this *Acalypha* sp. > > Forwarded conversation > Subject: What is this Herb? > > > From: *Muthu Karthick* > Date: Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 3:51 PM > T

Re: [efloraofindia:64554] Re: Fwd: Euphorbiaceae for id 150510MK3

Muth ji , I think these leaves and fruits belong to Aporosa cardiosperma (Gaertn.) Merr. Petioles bulgeing at both ends as you have mentioned, fruits globose pointed with the style, leaves glabrous acuminate all indicative of Aporosa species. You may check the details with the pictures of Aporosa

Re: [efloraofindia:64552] [indiantreepix:23358] What is this Herb?

Many thanks Rashidaji for the confirmation and simple key to distinguish. On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 1:51 PM, Rashida Atthar wrote: > Muthu ji I too think your plant is *Acalypha ciliata Forsk*. > > The keys to differentiate the three closely related Acalypha species from > Dr. Almeida's flora Vol -

Re: [efloraofindia:64551] [indiantreepix:23358] What is this Herb?

Muthu ji I too think your plant is *Acalypha ciliata Forsk*. The keys to differentiate the three closely related Acalypha species from Dr. Almeida's flora Vol -IV B pg: 281 - 1. Herbaceous plants, naturally growing wild---2 2. Bracts concealing the capsules--