Re: [efloraofindia:83378] Jasmine for ID : 250611 : AK-1

2011-09-24 Thread ushadi Micromini
Ok... I am thoroughly confused... *1: * what Ararti ji showed looks different from what Bhagyashri/Madhuri showed... *2:*too many names have been mentioned 3: Mr. Bhatt: in first paragraph says , I quote : "It is J. multiflorum also known as J. pubescens." end quote AND in the second p

Re: [efloraofindia:83376] Jasmine for ID : 250611 : AK-1

2011-09-24 Thread Anand Kumar Bhatt
It is J. multiflorum also known as J. pubescens. It is a shrub.Jasmine is both shrub and creeper. Chameli is creeper, and motia is shrub, although I have seen motia changing into a creeper. Looking to the pink colour of the peduncle and the bud in Madhuriji's photographs, this looks like J. mabaric

Re: [efloraofindia:83377] Re: Flora of Chakrata: Aconitum sp from Deovan Chakrata

2011-09-24 Thread ushadi Micromini
Thank you Balkarji: another synonym of vatsanabha , I think... a ferox and a. heterphylla are both mentioned in the siddha and Ayurveda... Usha di On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 11:03 AM, Balkar Arya wrote: > I think it is ateesh > > On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Ushadi micromini < > mic

Re: [efloraofindia:83374] Flora of Chakrata:Roscoea sp from from Way to Deovan Chakrata

2011-09-24 Thread Tanay Bose
Thanks for correcting me Balkar Ji Tanay On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 11:28 PM, Balkar Arya wrote: > This is not R alpina > I was also in doubt whether capitata or purpurea. Panka Ji may be right in > this being purpurea > > > On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 11:54 AM, Tanay Bose wrote: > >> *Roscoea alpina*

Re: [efloraofindia:83371] Flora of Chakrata:Roscoea sp from from Way to Deovan Chakrata

2011-09-24 Thread Balkar Arya
This is not R alpina I was also in doubt whether capitata or purpurea. Panka Ji may be right in this being purpurea On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 11:54 AM, Tanay Bose wrote: > *Roscoea alpina* > *tanay > * > > On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 11:20 PM, Balkar Arya wrote: > >> Dear All >> Roscoea sp from from W

Re: [efloraofindia:83369] Flora of Chakrata:Roscoea sp from from Way to Deovan Chakrata

2011-09-24 Thread Tanay Bose
*Roscoea alpina* *tanay * On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 11:20 PM, Balkar Arya wrote: > Dear All > Roscoea sp from from Way to Deovan Chakrata. Small herb with about 12-15 > inch height at altitude of 2400 mts. Family zingiberaceae > My id is Roscoea capitata > pls validate > > -- > Regards > > Dr Balka

[efloraofindia:83368] Re: Flora of Chakrata:Roscoea sp from from Way to Deovan Chakrata

2011-09-24 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Roscoea purpurea i think Pankaj On Sep 25, 2:20 pm, Balkar Arya wrote: > Dear All > Roscoea sp from from Way to Deovan Chakrata. Small herb with about 12-15 > inch height at altitude of 2400 mts. Family zingiberaceae > My id is Roscoea capitata > pls validate > > -- > Regards > > Dr Balkar Singh

Re: [efloraofindia:83365] Over 4000 posts (4289) this month....

2011-09-24 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks Pankaj Ji On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 11:21 AM, Balkar Arya wrote: > Thanks a Lot Garg ji for your appreciation. These are the > blessings of the elders like you Gurcharan Ji, Shrikant Ji, and all senior > members of our Group. We are just contributing a very little for the s

Re: [efloraofindia:83364] Over 4000 posts (4289) this month....

2011-09-24 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks a Lot Garg ji for your appreciation. These are the blessings of the elders like you Gurcharan Ji, Shrikant Ji, and all senior members of our Group. We are just contributing a very little for the sake of our mission of efloraindia. Thanks On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 11:16 AM, J.

Re: [efloraofindia:83363] Over 4000 posts (4289) this month....

2011-09-24 Thread Pankaj Kumar
I agree... salutes to both and to all for their support to both Pankaj On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 1:46 PM, J.M. Garg wrote: > I salute the spirit of Balkar ji & Singh ji (who are the highest posters > till now this month) alongwith other members. > I have not seen a group so active & helping. >

Re: [efloraofindia:83362] Over 4000 posts (4289) this month....

2011-09-24 Thread J.M. Garg
I salute the spirit of Balkar ji & Singh ji (who are the highest posters till now this month) alongwith other members. I have not seen a group so active & helping. On 25 September 2011 07:29, Balkar Arya wrote: > Yes Pankaj Ji > this month may be a landmark for efloraindia, setting and breaking

Re: [efloraofindia:83361] Re: PUTRANJIVA ROXBURRGHII

2011-09-24 Thread Pankaj Kumar
Never heard this, we have huge multiple trees of the same in front of our house and we never felt anything... Pankaj On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 1:38 PM, Anand Kumar Bhatt wrote: > I dont know what and who spread the rumour in Delhi > (Lutyen's) that Putranjiva is highly allergic. In the old bungalo

Re: [efloraofindia:83360] Re: PUTRANJIVA ROXBURRGHII

2011-09-24 Thread Anand Kumar Bhatt
I dont know what and who spread the rumour in Delhi (Lutyen's) that Putranjiva is highly allergic. In the old bungalows so many trees had been cut I am told. A number of trees when in flower become allergenic (I hope it is the correct word!) especially the pollen part of it. I hope that the initia

Re: [efloraofindia:83359] Flora of Chakrata: Ranunculus diffusus from Chakrata area

2011-09-24 Thread hari lal
sir very nice photograph thanks a lot for sharing On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Balkar Arya wrote: > Dear All > Ranunculus diffusus from Chakrata area > pls validate > > -- > Regards > > Dr Balkar Singh > Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology > Arya P G College, Panipat > Haryana-132103 >

Re: [efloraofindia:83358] Re: efloraofindia:''For Id 24092011MR3’’ pretty white flowers ?congress grass Pune

2011-09-24 Thread hari lal
Parthenium hysterophorus asteraceae family local name gajar ghas nice phot graph On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 10:43 AM, ushadi Micromini < microminipho...@gmail.com> wrote: > ha ha... Tanay, > > They do a good job of advertising for themselves right now.. Calcutta parks > are replete with them.. where

Fwd: [efloraofindia:83355] Re: efloraindia: 150911 BRS 20

2011-09-24 Thread Muthu Karthick
-- Forwarded message -- From: Rathinasabapathy Bhuvaragasamy Date: Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 1:58 PM Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:82886] Re: efloraindia: 150911 BRS 20 To: Muthu Karthick The tamil name of this plant வேலி மசால் Veli masal. Some time cultivated as a fodder crop for do

Re: [efloraofindia:83357] Re: Flora of Chakrata: Aconitum sp from Deovan Chakrata

2011-09-24 Thread Balkar Arya
I think it is ateesh On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Ushadi micromini < microminipho...@gmail.com> wrote: > So if this is the indigenous himalyan Aconitum.. > it is most likely > > Vatsanabha or Halahal (as in Halahal vish) of Ayurved ... > > is it? > or is the ayurvedic vatsanambha a different

Re: [efloraofindia:83356] Re: efloraofindia:''For Id 05092011MR2’’ pretty yellow cream flower Pune

2011-09-24 Thread hari lal
i go with Dr.Singh Sida cordifolia On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 10:46 AM, Ushadi micromini < microminipho...@gmail.com> wrote: > Yes... my vote is for sid most likely... > > BUT do you remember I submitted a creeper like plant that I had said > could be SIDA but turned out to be Abutilon indicum? ((m

[efloraofindia:83353] Re: Flora of Chakrata: Aconitum sp from Deovan Chakrata

2011-09-24 Thread Ushadi micromini
So if this is the indigenous himalyan Aconitum.. it is most likely Vatsanabha or Halahal (as in Halahal vish) of Ayurved ... is it? or is the ayurvedic vatsanambha a different species? Usha di = On Sep 25, 5:36 am, Balkar Arya wrote: > Thanks Tanay for information > > > > > > > > > > On Sat, S

[efloraofindia:83352] Fwd: IUCN Report: 16% of Western Ghats Freshwater species "Threatened with Extinction"

2011-09-24 Thread J.M. Garg
Forwarding pl. -- Forwarded message -- From: Sujith C Date: 24 September 2011 20:52 Subject: IUCN Report: 16% of Western Ghats Freshwater species "Threatened with Extinction" Hi All, Many of you might have read this.. Hope such reports will have more impact on policies than prev

Re: [efloraofindia:83351] ID No.25062011 _RD 03

2011-09-24 Thread J.M. Garg
A reply: "It seems to me Pollia subumbellata C. B. Clarke Manas Bhaumik" Thanks, Dr. Manas. On 24 September 2011 20:33, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. > > Some earlier relevant feedback: > > “*Pollia sp.* flowers amidst the leaves of Polygonum sps.

[efloraofindia:83349] Re: efloraofindia:''For Id 05092011MR2’’ pretty yellow cream flower Pune

2011-09-24 Thread Ushadi micromini
Yes... my vote is for sid most likely... BUT do you remember I submitted a creeper like plant that I had said could be SIDA but turned out to be Abutilon indicum? ((my plant is at URL: http://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix/browse_thread/thread/73cb6b8452552c00/c0d509697df3de2f?lnk=gst&q=ab

Re: [efloraofindia:83348] Re: efloraofindia:''For Id 24092011MR3’’ pretty white flowers ?congress grass Pune

2011-09-24 Thread ushadi Micromini
ha ha... Tanay, They do a good job of advertising for themselves right now.. Calcutta parks are replete with them.. where there is an ounce of dead organic material fungi of all kinds have taken over and their spores are causing a lot cough and sinusitis are you studying fungii? what area

Re: [efloraofindia:83347] Re: Flora of Chakrata: Picrorhiza kurroa from Deovan Herbal garden Chakrata

2011-09-24 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks for Sharing the link Dear Tanay On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 10:29 AM, Tanay Bose wrote: > Medicinal link for the plant > http://picrorhiza-kurroa.101herbs.com/ > tanay > > > On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 9:22 PM, Balkar Arya wrote: > >> Yes Pankaj Ji important constituent of many Ayurvedic medicin

[efloraofindia:83346] Re: efloraofindia:''For Id 24092011MR5’’ which type of Hibiscus? Pune

2011-09-24 Thread Ushadi micromini
Bhagyashri: during Malvaceae week many folks presented this hibiscus including me... do a search and you'll see many in end of august to first two weeks of september 2011 ... earlier too I am sure some there are some and at the floweres of India site in Red flowers... But in one of those recent

Re: [efloraofindia:83345] Re: efloraofindia:''For Id 24092011MR3’’ pretty white flowers ?congress grass Pune

2011-09-24 Thread Tanay Bose
Hi Usha Di. I am advertising for Fungi!! :) Tanay On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 9:52 PM, ushadi Micromini wrote: > Tanay babuji: bhalo bolechho... to all who want to learn about it.. > nice to have it at our fingertips... now ... > > but of course we studied it in First year of Med school till 3rd yea

Re: [efloraofindia:83344] Re: Sedum...?? Kalatope al230911

2011-09-24 Thread ushadi Micromini
Thank you Gurcharanji... solves my question that I had ... for a while now. Usha di = On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 9:59 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Alok ji > The two genera are very distinct. In that in Kalanchoe the flowers have a > long corolla tube completely enclosing the fruit and flowers

Re: [efloraofindia:83343] Re: Flora of Chakrata: Picrorhiza kurroa from Deovan Herbal garden Chakrata

2011-09-24 Thread Tanay Bose
Medicinal link for the plant http://picrorhiza-kurroa.101herbs.com/ tanay On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 9:22 PM, Balkar Arya wrote: > Yes Pankaj Ji important constituent of many Ayurvedic medicines > > > On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 9:45 AM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > >> Nice thanks for sharing. Its a very high

Re: [efloraofindia:83342] Kalatope Hypercium id al240911

2011-09-24 Thread Tanay Bose
Thanks for correcting me Sir ji Tanay On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 8:18 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Hypericum elodeoides is a perennial herb scarcely exceeding 60 cm. This > should be H. lysimachoides Wall. which is now correctly known as H. dyeri > Rehder > > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired A

Re: [efloraofindia:83341] Re: efloraofindia:''For Id 24092011MR3’’ pretty white flowers ?congress grass Pune

2011-09-24 Thread ushadi Micromini
Tanay babuji: bhalo bolechho... to all who want to learn about it.. nice to have it at our fingertips... now ... but of course we studied it in First year of Med school till 3rd year as theory in Calcutta... and then periodically thru the clinical years... as practicals... Thank you... Usha di =

Re: [efloraofindia:83338] Re: Visit to Chakrata- A Liverwort and beautiful moments

2011-09-24 Thread Pankaj Kumar
:P, ok sir I will try my best... but with Dr Gurcharan and Shrikant sir I dont think you need my help. :) Pankaj On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 12:30 PM, Balkar Arya wrote: > Yes 3-4 Orchids trying to identify myself then i will take your help. hope > you will finaly resolve the issues > > On Sun, Sep

[efloraofindia:83337] Re: Flora-Australia-41

2011-09-24 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Is the flower fully open? Pankaj On Sep 24, 2:39 pm, ushaprabha page wrote: > A ground orchid in the bushland -Pterostylis. > >  DSC_0651_Pterostylis.jpg > 128KViewDownload > >  DSC_0652.jpg > 122KViewDownload > >  DSC_1954.jpg > 418KViewDownload

Re: [efloraofindia:83336] Re: Visit to Chakrata- A Liverwort and beautiful moments

2011-09-24 Thread Balkar Arya
Yes 3-4 Orchids trying to identify myself then i will take your help. hope you will finaly resolve the issues On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 9:57 AM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Oh sorry!! I wasnt thinking that Shrikant sir also came along > Interesting > No orchids??? > Pankaj > > > On Sun, Sep 25, 2

Re: [efloraofindia:83335] Re: Sedum...?? Kalatope al230911

2011-09-24 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Alok ji The two genera are very distinct. In that in Kalanchoe the flowers have a long corolla tube completely enclosing the fruit and flowers are 4-merous. In sedum the petals are free and usually 5-merous (4-merous is Rhodiola) but fruits are visible from top. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired A

Re: [efloraofindia:83334] Re: Visit to Chakrata- A Liverwort and beautiful moments

2011-09-24 Thread Pankaj Kumar
Oh sorry!! I wasnt thinking that Shrikant sir also came along Interesting No orchids??? Pankaj On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 12:25 PM, Balkar Arya wrote: > In Khaki dress Mr Katku Ram a Forest ranger in Chakrata having Great > Knowledge of Botanical name and local names of Plants and Our drive

Re: [efloraofindia:83333] Re: Flora of Chakrata:Viola sp from Chakrata Mussorie Road

2011-09-24 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks Pankaj Ji for validation On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 9:54 AM, Dr Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Yes this should be Viola canescens. > Thanks for sharing. > Pankaj > > > On Sep 24, 7:02 pm, Balkar Arya wrote: > > Dear All > > Viola sp from Chakrata Mussorie Road > > My id is > > Viola canescens > > pls

Re: [efloraofindia:83332] Re: Visit to Chakrata- A Liverwort and beautiful moments

2011-09-24 Thread Balkar Arya
In Khaki dress Mr Katku Ram a Forest ranger in Chakrata having Great Knowledge of Botanical name and local names of Plants and Our driver Kundan And Me, Dr Nidhan Singh, Mr Shrikant Ingalhalikar, Prof and Mrs. Gurcharan Singh On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 9:49 AM, Dr Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Sorry I didn

[efloraofindia:83331] Re: Flora of Chakrata:Viola sp from Chakrata Mussorie Road

2011-09-24 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Yes this should be Viola canescens. Thanks for sharing. Pankaj On Sep 24, 7:02 pm, Balkar Arya wrote: > Dear All > Viola sp from Chakrata Mussorie Road > My id is > Viola canescens > pls validate > -- > Regards > > Dr Balkar Singh > Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology > Arya P G College, Pa

[efloraofindia:83330] Re: PUTRANJIVA ROXBURRGHII

2011-09-24 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Yes, Putranjiva roxburghii, now in family Putranjivaceae. Pankaj On Sep 24, 9:48 pm, Balkar Arya wrote: > Thanks Col Bimal Ji for information and Pics. Here in our area also this > tree considered as sacred > > On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 6:56 PM, Col Bimal Sarkar > wrote: > > > > > Dear Friend, >

Re: [efloraofindia:83329] Re: Flora of Chakrata: Picrorhiza kurroa from Deovan Herbal garden Chakrata

2011-09-24 Thread Balkar Arya
Yes Pankaj Ji important constituent of many Ayurvedic medicines On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 9:45 AM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Nice thanks for sharing. Its a very high value medicinal plant. > Pankaj > > > On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 12:11 PM, Dr Pankaj Kumar > wrote: > > > > > > > > -- Forwarded m

[efloraofindia:83327] Re: efloraofindia:''For Id 24092011MR6’’ big tree with attractive yellow flowers Pune

2011-09-24 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Senna siamea. Pankaj On Sep 25, 10:32 am, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Yes Senna siamea (syn: Cassia siamea) seems to be the likely choice. > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired  Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi

[efloraofindia:83326] Re: Visit to Chakrata- A Liverwort and beautiful moments

2011-09-24 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Sorry I didnt read above. By the way who are the other two persons!! Pankaj On Sep 25, 10:28 am, Balkar Arya wrote: > > Dear all > > Sharing pics of a beautiful Liverwort Marchantia. Sp i dont know > > But first time i have seen such a gorgeous Marchantia with gemmae cups, > > anthridia and arch

[efloraofindia:83325] Re: Visit to Chakrata- A Liverwort and beautiful moments

2011-09-24 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Nice collection of images. Seems like gemma cup of Marchantia in DSC06578Sm and the elongated ones are antheridiophores of Marchantia. Thanks for sharing. Pankaj On Sep 25, 10:28 am, Balkar Arya wrote: > > Dear all > > Sharing pics of a beautiful Liverwort Marchantia. Sp i dont know > > But firs

[efloraofindia:83324] Re: Flora of Chakrata: Picrorhiza kurroa from Deovan Herbal garden Chakrata

2011-09-24 Thread Pankaj Kumar
Nice thanks for sharing. Its a very high value medicinal plant. Pankaj On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 12:11 PM, Dr Pankaj Kumar wrote: > > > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: Balkar Arya > Date: Sep 25, 10:44 am > Subject: Flora of Chakrata: Picrorhiza kurroa from Deovan Herbal > gard

Re: [efloraofindia:83323] Flora of Chakrata: Silene edgeworthii from Chakrata

2011-09-24 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks Sir for validation and correction On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 9:22 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Yes S. vulgaris is very distinct > > http://www.flowersofindia.in/catalog/slides/Bladder%20Campion.html > > S. edgeworthii is however much similar to S. setisperma (Lychnis inflata > not to ber con

Re: [efloraofindia:83322] Flora of Chakrata: Silene edgeworthii from Chakrata

2011-09-24 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Yes S. vulgaris is very distinct http://www.flowersofindia.in/catalog/slides/Bladder%20Campion.html S. edgeworthii is however much similar to S. setisperma (Lychnis inflata not to ber confused with Silene inflata) which does not have fimbriate petals although calyx looks similar with darker veins

Re: [efloraofindia:83320] Flora of Chakrata: Solidago virga-aurea from Deovan Area

2011-09-24 Thread Balkar Arya
thanks for Validation Sir On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 8:49 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Yes 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

Re: [efloraofindia:83319] Flora of Chakrata: Solidago virga-aurea from Deovan Area

2011-09-24 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Yes 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 Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 11:02 PM, Tanay Bose wrote

Re: [efloraofindia:83318] Kalatope Hypercium id al240911

2011-09-24 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Hypericum elodeoides is a perennial herb scarcely exceeding 60 cm. This should be H. lysimachoides Wall. which is now correctly known as H. dyeri Rehder -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New

Re: [efloraofindia:83317] Flora of Chakrata: Vitex negundo from Tiger Fall Road Near hote Himalayan paradise

2011-09-24 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks Tanay for the link On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 8:43 AM, Tanay Bose wrote: > Highly medicinal plant ... attaching a link for the medicinal importance of > Vitex negundo > > http://ejarr.com/Volumes/Vol3/EJBS_3_05.pdf > > Tanay > > > On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 7:59 PM, Balkar Arya wrote: > >> De

Re: [efloraofindia:83316] Flora of Chakrata: Vitex negundo from Tiger Fall Road Near hote Himalayan paradise

2011-09-24 Thread Tanay Bose
Highly medicinal plant ... attaching a link for the medicinal importance of Vitex negundo http://ejarr.com/Volumes/Vol3/EJBS_3_05.pdf Tanay On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 7:59 PM, Balkar Arya wrote: > Dear All > Vitex negundo from Tiger Fall Road Near hote Himalayan paradise > Medicinal Plant called

Re: [efloraofindia:83314] Flora of Chakrata: Impatiens scabrida or Edgewothii from Chakrata region

2011-09-24 Thread Tanay Bose
Awesome Balkar Ji.. a new plant for me Tanay On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 7:38 PM, Balkar Arya wrote: > Dear All > This pics of Impatiens were shot from Chakrata region (1800-2400 mts) > Even After searching alot i am not able to decide whether it is Impatiens > scabrida of I. edgeworthii > Pls help

Re: [efloraofindia:83311] efloraofindia:''For Id 24092011MR6’’ big tree with attractive yellow flowers Pune

2011-09-24 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Yes Senna siamea (syn: Cassia siamea) seems to be the likely choice. -- 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

Re: [efloraofindia:83310] efloraofindia:''For Id 05092011MR2’’ pretty yellow cream flower Pune

2011-09-24 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Yes S.cordata (syn: S. veronicifolia) seems to be the right choice. -- 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/

Re: [efloraofindia:83308] Over 4000 posts (4289) this month....

2011-09-24 Thread Balkar Arya
Yes Pankaj Ji this month may be a landmark for efloraindia, setting and breaking records Congrts to all On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 7:24 AM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > This is really great to know that we crossed 4000 mark for this month > and still we have one more week. > Congrats to all members and reg

[efloraofindia:83307] Re: efloraofindia:''For Id 24092011MR5’’ which type of Hibiscus? Pune

2011-09-24 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Yes, this is Hibiscus schizopetalus. Thanks for sharing.. Pankaj On Sep 25, 9:22 am, Balkar Arya wrote: > Yes *Hibiscus schizopetalus* > > > > > > > > > > On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 11:40 PM, Tanay Bose wrote: > > Right you are Madhuri ji > > Tanay > > > On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Madhuri R

[efloraofindia:83306] Over 4000 posts (4289) this month....

2011-09-24 Thread Pankaj Kumar
This is really great to know that we crossed 4000 mark for this month and still we have one more week. Congrats to all members and regular posters!!! Regards Pankaj -- ** "Taxonomists getting Extinct and Species Data Deficient !

Re: [efloraofindia:83305] efloraofindia:''For Id 24092011MR5’’ which type of Hibiscus? Pune

2011-09-24 Thread Balkar Arya
Yes *Hibiscus schizopetalus* On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 11:40 PM, Tanay Bose wrote: > Right you are Madhuri ji > Tanay > > > On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Madhuri Raut wrote: > >> Thank you lovely name as Split petals .also called Japanese Lantern >> Regards >> Bhagyashri >> >> >> On Sat, Sep

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:83304] Kalatope id al120611a

2011-09-24 Thread Balkar Arya
May be *Impatiens laxiflora but no much information and some chinese sites shows its color yellow* * http://www.plantphoto.cn/list.aspx?id=2&keyword=%E7%96%8F%E8%8A%B1%E5%87%A4%E4%BB%99%E8%8A%B1 * *to me Alok ji's plant and our plant shot from deovan area looks I parviflora as* Flowers pale yellow,

Re: [efloraofindia:83303] efloraofindia:''For Id 05092011MR2’’ pretty yellow cream flower Pune

2011-09-24 Thread Vijayasankar
Looks like a *Sida *sp. to me, may be *S. cordata*. Regards Vijayasankar Raman National Center for Natural Products Research University of Mississippi On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 11:50 AM, Madhuri Raut wrote: > Thank you Dr Phadke and Balkarji. @ Dr Phadke I looked up the previous > threads too.

Re: [efloraofindia:83302] efloraofindia:''For Id 24092011MR6’’ big tree with attractive yellow flowers Pune

2011-09-24 Thread Balkar Arya
may be *Senna siamea* On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 11:26 PM, Tanay Bose wrote: > Cassia fistula? > The photo of the whole inflorescence should help > Tanay > > > On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 10:12 AM, Madhuri Raut wrote: > >>Request for identification >> >> >> Date/Time-Sep 2011 >> >> >> Location- Pl

Re: [efloraofindia:83301] Flora of Chakrata: Aconitum sp from Deovan Chakrata

2011-09-24 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks Tanay for information On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 10:54 PM, Tanay Bose wrote: > Root of Aconitum is toxic. > Tanay > > > On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 7:35 AM, Balkar Arya wrote: > >> Thanks for validation Sir >> >> >> On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 7:52 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: >> >>> Yes Aconitum het

Re: [efloraofindia:83300] efloraofindia:''For Id 24092011MR5’’ which type of Hibiscus? Pune

2011-09-24 Thread Tanay Bose
Right you are Madhuri ji Tanay On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Madhuri Raut wrote: > Thank you lovely name as Split petals .also called Japanese Lantern > Regards > Bhagyashri > > > On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 11:20 PM, Tanay Bose wrote: > >> *Hibiscus schizopetalus* >> Tanay >> >> On Sat, Sep 24

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:83299] Kalatope id al120611a

2011-09-24 Thread Alok Mahendroo
Sir any clues to this one.. if there is anything to be confirmed of the characteristics.. I think it is still in bloom.. regards Alok On Thu, 2011-09-01 at 18:56 +0530, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > micranthemum -- Himalayan Village Education Trust Village Khudgot, P.O. Dalhousie District Chamba H.P. 1

Re: [efloraofindia:83298] Re: efloraofindia:''For Id 24092011MR3’’ pretty white flowers ?congress grass Pune

2011-09-24 Thread Tanay Bose
This link for all the people who wants to know more about how ergot came to the attention of human civilization. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ergotism Tanay On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 10:55 AM, Madhuri Raut wrote: > @Ushadi I agree such an important thing to find out esp about miscarriage > statist

Re: [efloraofindia:83297] efloraofindia:''For Id 24092011MR5’’ which type of Hibiscus? Pune

2011-09-24 Thread Madhuri Raut
Thank you lovely name as Split petals .also called Japanese Lantern Regards Bhagyashri On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 11:20 PM, Tanay Bose wrote: > *Hibiscus schizopetalus* > Tanay > > On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 10:06 AM, Madhuri Raut wrote: > >> >> >> Request for identification of type of Hibiscus >> >

Re: [efloraofindia:83296] efloraofindia:''For Id 24092011MR6’’ big tree with attractive yellow flowers Pune

2011-09-24 Thread Tanay Bose
Cassia fistula? The photo of the whole inflorescence should help Tanay On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 10:12 AM, Madhuri Raut wrote: >Request for identification > > > Date/Time-Sep 2011 > > > Location- Place, Altitude, GPS- Pune Kothrud > > > Habitat- Garden/ Urban/ Wild/ Type- On the Roadside > >

Re: [efloraofindia:83295] Re: efloraofindia:''For Id 24092011MR3’’ pretty white flowers ?congress grass Pune

2011-09-24 Thread Madhuri Raut
@Ushadi I agree such an important thing to find out esp about miscarriage statistics but as you rightly said the Government does nothing . And yes you have so much knowledge and so much in details I wonder how you remember so many details. Hats off to you!! Regards Bhagyashri On Sat, Sep 24, 2011

Re: [efloraofindia:83294] Jasmine for ID : 250611 : AK-2

2011-09-24 Thread Madhuri Raut
I too think *Jasminum multiflorum/Downy Jasmine* * * *Regards* *Bhagyashri* * * On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 3:24 PM, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. > > Some earlier relevant feedback: > > “every Jasmin is not kunda. > the one you have posted is Nevali. >

Re: [efloraofindia:83293] efloraofindia:''For Id 24092011MR5’’ which type of Hibiscus? Pune

2011-09-24 Thread Tanay Bose
*Hibiscus schizopetalus* Tanay On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 10:06 AM, Madhuri Raut wrote: > > > Request for identification of type of Hibiscus > > > A query regarding Sleeping Hibiscus does it exist or are they unopened buds > of Hibiscus? > > > Pune Kothrud area > > > Regards > > Bhagyashri > --

Re: [efloraofindia:83292] ID request - 24092011PC2

2011-09-24 Thread Tanay Bose
yes Euphorbia hypericifolia tanay On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 9:18 AM, Balkar Arya wrote: > *Euphorbia hypericifolia i think* > > On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 9:38 PM, chitralekha P > wrote: > >> Please identify this Euphorbia species found growing wild in Delhi. It >> looks like E.hirta but is much tal

Re: [efloraofindia:83291] Re: efloraofindia:''For Id 24092011MR3’’ pretty white flowers ?congress grass Pune

2011-09-24 Thread ushadi Micromini
yes Madhuri, is n't childhood memory marvelous... its wonderful the way a child remembers stuff. WHeat could be mixed in with the weeds seeds and simultaneously be infected with ergot fungus... there are many episodes of ergot poisoning in europe when the entire section of population ate erg

Re: [efloraofindia:83290] Re: efloraofindia:''For Id 24092011MR3’’ pretty white flowers ?congress grass Pune

2011-09-24 Thread ushadi Micromini
Dear Tanay... jani... but that research stayed at theta level.. while ergotamine and cafergot have had a very practical legal usage in allopathic medicine... that's why it stays up in memory and gets recalled first... thanks.. Usha di On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 10:57 PM, Tanay Bose wrote: > Usha

Re: [efloraofindia:83289] Kalatope Hypercium id al240911

2011-09-24 Thread Tanay Bose
Hi Balkar Ji I too think this is Hypericum elodeoides Choisy in Candolle, Prodr. 1: 551. 1824. (Syn: *Hypericum napaulense* Choisy) Some plants can be bit taller than the descriptive plant after all genetics plays the game. Tanay On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 8:58 AM, Balkar Arya wrote: > looks like

Re: [efloraofindia:83288] Flora of Chakrata: Solidago virga-aurea from Deovan Area

2011-09-24 Thread Tanay Bose
I like this Solidago snap !! Tanay On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 8:49 AM, Balkar Arya wrote: > Dear all > Solidago virga-aurea from Deovan Area > pls validate > > -- > Regards > > Dr Balkar Singh > Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology > Arya P G College, Panipat > Haryana-132103 > 09416262964 >

Re: [efloraofindia:83287] Re: efloraofindia:''For Id 24092011MR3’’ pretty white flowers ?congress grass Pune

2011-09-24 Thread Tanay Bose
Usha Di. Many drugs are made from ergot which is actually a fungus called Claviceps purpurea. One of the famous banned drug from ergot is LSD . Tanay On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 7:37 AM, Ushadi micromini wrote: > Bhagyashri: NOT ergot... > ergot is what paratizies winter wheat/rye... and some other

Re: [efloraofindia:83286] Flora of Chakrata: Aconitum sp from Deovan Chakrata

2011-09-24 Thread Tanay Bose
Root of Aconitum is toxic. Tanay On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 7:35 AM, Balkar Arya wrote: > Thanks for validation Sir > > > On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 7:52 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > >> Yes Aconitum heterophyllum >> >> >> -- >> Dr. Gurcharan Singh >> Retired Associate Professor >> SGTB Khalsa College

Re: [efloraofindia:83285] Flora of Chakrata: Modiola caroliniana (L.) G. Don from Chakrata Budher Caves Road

2011-09-24 Thread Tanay Bose
Great plant ... a new addition to my knowledge. Balkar Ji is posting some awesome plant from his recent tour. Tanay On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 7:34 AM, Balkar Arya wrote: > Sir, I was having pics of the same plant shot during my earlier visit to > Chakrata during end of june 2010 Pics no 8 and 9)

Re: [efloraofindia:83281] efloraofindia:''For Id 24092011MR4’’ purple violet flower Pune

2011-09-24 Thread Madhuri Raut
Thank you Dr Phadke. Regards Bhagyashri On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 3:15 PM, Satish Phadke wrote: > The commonest Ipomoea growing wild which is seen in this season matching to > your plant is Ipomoea triloba. > Other characters and Good view of the flower will confirm it. I am sure you > will post i

Re: [efloraofindia:83280] efloraofindia:''For Id 05092011MR2’’ pretty yellow cream flower Pune

2011-09-24 Thread Madhuri Raut
Thank you Dr Phadke and Balkarji. @ Dr Phadke I looked up the previous threads too. Regards Bhagyashri On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 4:15 PM, Balkar Arya wrote: > Yes looks like A indicum but flowers looks small > > > On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 3:13 PM, Satish Phadke wrote: > >> Most probably this is *Ab

[efloraofindia:83279] Re: Flora of Haryana: Argyreia nervosa from Herbal Garden Yamunanagar

2011-09-24 Thread Ushadi micromini
AN important ayurvedic herb ... was of immense value to the army also .. to stench bleeding in ancient times.. Called vridhha daru or samudra sosh .. I love the soft downy feel of the leaves... used to grow abundantly along southern coast in Bengal.. not seen so commonly now a days though.

Re: [efloraofindia:83277] ID request - 24092011PC2

2011-09-24 Thread Balkar Arya
*Euphorbia hypericifolia i think* On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 9:38 PM, chitralekha P wrote: > Please identify this Euphorbia species found growing wild in Delhi. It > looks like E.hirta but is much taller, growing almost to a height of 2 feet > and has cyathium bracts that are white in young unpollina

Re: [efloraofindia:83273] Kalatope id al240911a

2011-09-24 Thread Balkar Arya
Alok Ji you forgot to attach On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 9:35 PM, Alok Mahendroo wrote: > Dear friends > A very nice flower/fruit.. although the petals seem to be quite stiff > and I have never been able to see it budding > > Location Kalatope, Chamba > Altitude 2200 mts > Habit herb > Habitat wild

[efloraofindia:83272] Kalatope id al240911a

2011-09-24 Thread Alok Mahendroo
Dear friends A very nice flower/fruit.. although the petals seem to be quite stiff and I have never been able to see it budding Location Kalatope, Chamba Altitude 2200 mts Habit herb Habitat wild Height 2 feet Season September regards Alok -- Himalayan Village Education Trust Village Khudgot, P.

Re: [efloraofindia:83271] Kalatope Hypercium id al240911

2011-09-24 Thread Balkar Arya
looks like Hypericum elodeoides But height seems to be much more than H elodeoides On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 9:07 PM, Alok Mahendroo wrote: > Dear friends, > Another Hypercium from the sanctuary > > Location Kalatope, Chamba > Altitude 2100 mts > Habit shrub > Habitat wild > leaves 6 cm > flower 3 c

Re: [efloraofindia:83270] Re: Flora of Chakrata: Geranium sp from Chakrata

2011-09-24 Thread Balkar Arya
Your Welcome Pankaj Ji On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 9:19 PM, Dr Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Yes, Geranium wallichianum. > Thanks for sharing. > Pankaj > > > On Sep 24, 11:19 pm, Alok Mahendroo wrote: > > Thank you for the guidance sir, > > seems I'll have to carry a scale at all times with me.. :) > > rega

[efloraofindia:83267] Re: Sedum...?? Kalatope al230911

2011-09-24 Thread Ushadi micromini
Gurcharanji: i vaguely remember that once upon a time kalanchoes were also called sedum... how does one differentiate the two? officially... thanks usha di On Sep 24, 6:32 am, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > I hope Sedum ewersii > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired  Associate Professor > SGTB Kh

[efloraofindia:83266] Re: Flora of Chakrata: Geranium sp from Chakrata

2011-09-24 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Yes, Geranium wallichianum. Thanks for sharing. Pankaj On Sep 24, 11:19 pm, Alok Mahendroo wrote: > Thank you for the guidance sir, > seems I'll have to carry a scale at all times with me.. :) > regards > Alok > > > > > > > > > > On Sat, 2011-09-24 at 07:18 +0530, Balkar Arya wrote: > > Thanks f

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:83265] ( Showstopper ) of the flower world.... | ID Request 26JunAR01

2011-09-24 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
By the way, it can be Bryophyllum also... of the same family... Pankaj On Sep 24, 11:32 pm, Ushadi micromini wrote: > Do you have pictures of the leaf, and the plant habit please? > > would help.. > Usha di > == > > On Sep 24, 2:46 pm, "J.M. Garg" wrote: > > > > > > > > > Forwarding again f

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:83264] ( Showstopper ) of the flower world.... | ID Request 26JunAR01

2011-09-24 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Kalanchoe but leaves needed for species id. Pankaj On Sep 24, 11:32 pm, Ushadi micromini wrote: > Do you have pictures of the leaf, and the plant habit please? > > would help.. > Usha di > == > > On Sep 24, 2:46 pm, "J.M. Garg" wrote: > > > > > > > > > Forwarding again for Id confirmation o

[efloraofindia:83263] Re: ID request 24092011PC1

2011-09-24 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Yes Cissampelos pareira, a highly medicinal plant. Pankaj On Sep 24, 11:40 pm, Balkar Arya wrote: > Cissampelos sp > I think Cissampelos pareira > > On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 8:39 PM, chitralekha P > wrote: > > > Please identify this climber found  growing wild in JNU campus, Delhi. > > Length of

Re: [efloraofindia:83262] ID request 24092011PC1

2011-09-24 Thread Balkar Arya
Cissampelos sp I think Cissampelos pareira On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 8:39 PM, chitralekha P wrote: > Please identify this climber found growing wild in JNU campus, Delhi. > Length of the leaves is 5-8cm, inflorescence is 3-10 cm. > Regards, > Chitralekha > > -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, D

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:83261] wild flower for ID (26/06/2011 NSJ-01)

2011-09-24 Thread Ushadi micromini
Seems to be mixed in with cultivated garden shrubs.. is this really "wild" or naturalised? usha di == On Sep 24, 2:44 pm, "J.M. Garg" wrote: > Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. > > Some earlier relevant feedback: > > “*Geranium*, Species can't be ascertained without clear

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:83260] ( Showstopper ) of the flower world.... | ID Request 26JunAR01

2011-09-24 Thread Ushadi micromini
Do you have pictures of the leaf, and the plant habit please? would help.. Usha di == On Sep 24, 2:46 pm, "J.M. Garg" wrote: > Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. > > Some earlier relevant feedback: > > “*Kalanchoe sps*.    K.laxiflora ?-- > > Vijayadas ” > > > > > > >

[efloraofindia:83259] Re: gloria superba

2011-09-24 Thread Ushadi micromini
Mani ji: very nice close up... I have soft corner for this plant... Usha di = On Sep 24, 7:49 pm, mani nair wrote: > Thanks Balkarji for the compliments. > Regards, > Mani > > > > > > > > On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 4:46 AM, Balkar Arya wrote: > > Superb pics!! > > > On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 a

Re: [efloraofindia:83258] Re: Flora of Chakrata: Geranium sp from Chakrata

2011-09-24 Thread Alok Mahendroo
Thank you for the guidance sir, seems I'll have to carry a scale at all times with me.. :) regards Alok On Sat, 2011-09-24 at 07:18 +0530, Balkar Arya wrote: > Thanks for Clarification Sir > > On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 7:00 AM, Gurcharan Singh > wrote: > Alok ji Geranium wallichianum can be

Re: [efloraofindia:83254] Re: gloria superba

2011-09-24 Thread mani nair
Thanks Balkarji for the compliments. Regards, Mani On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 4:46 AM, Balkar Arya wrote: > Superb pics!! > > > On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 3:17 PM, mani nair wrote: > >> Dear friends, >> >> Here is one more photo of Glory lily. >> >>> Regards, >>> Mani. >>> >>> >> > > > -- > Regards

[efloraofindia:83253] Re: Pavonia zeylanica from Sri Venkatesera College Tirupati

2011-09-24 Thread Ushadi micromini
ohoh... may be we/I should... ha ha... well come to think of it .. that would be a good excuse for me to just go.. thanks for showing this plant... Usha di On Sep 24, 12:35 pm, Balkar Arya wrote: > No mam for this we have to go Tirupati again > > On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 12:06 PM, Ushadi micr

[efloraofindia:83252] Re: efloraofindia:''For Id 24092011MR3’’ pretty white flowers ?congress grass Pune

2011-09-24 Thread Ushadi micromini
Bhagyashri: NOT ergot... ergot is what paratizies winter wheat/rye... and some other grasses.. and from which ergotamine/methergin the uterine contaction medicine is derived... and Cafergot was being used when I was an intern for migraine...now I dont know, stronger painkillers seem to have

Re: [efloraofindia:83251] Flora of Chakrata: Aconitum sp from Deovan Chakrata

2011-09-24 Thread Balkar Arya
Thanks for validation Sir On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 7:52 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Yes Aconitum heterophyllum > > > -- > 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-

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