[efloraofindia:113541] Proposed dates for Valley of Flower expedition

Dear efI Members, I am proposing the dates for Valley of Flowers trek. Kindly advice the confirmation. For those travelling from Mumbai 11th Aug - to 18th August -- Regards Rajesh Sachdev http://project-matheran.webs.com/ http://www.facebook.com/leopardguy

[efloraofindia:113541] Re: Kalatope Solanum id Al041312A (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

Sir, I have posted a similar plant in February, this year, maybe will be some use in this regard - https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/indiantreepix/gD3lvrjSX1Y Thank you & Regards, Surajit Koley On Friday, 13 April 2012 21:37:31 UTC+5:30, Alok Mahendroo wrote: > [image

Re: [efloraofindia:113539] Request Tree ID 086 - Bangalore - RA

*Jatropha curcas* The diesel plant! On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 1:36 PM, raman wrote: > Thanks, Nidhan ji > > It does look like Jatropha curcas when I google and checked in > http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Physic%20Nut.html > > Raman > > > On Friday, April 13, 2012 1:18:10 PM UTC+5:30,

Re: [efloraofindia:113538] Request Tree ID 084 - Lalbagh, bangalore - RA - Is it some eucalyptus?

Yes I think so. Can't tell the exact species though. On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 1:05 PM, raman wrote: > > > > >

Re: [efloraofindia:113537] white Thevetia neriifolia from Hooghly

Thank you Sir for confirming, here the yellow one is very common & the *T. peruviana* . Regards, Surajit Koley On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 10:33 AM, Satish Chile wrote: > > COMMON BREE*D.* > -- > Dr. Satish Kumar Chile >

Re: [efloraofindia:113536] white Thevetia neriifolia from Hooghly

COMMON BREE*D.* On Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 11:11 PM, surajit koley < surajitnotavaila...@gmail.com> wrote: > Sir, > > Found this white type of *Thevetia* *neriifolia* this morning. > > Species : *Thevetia* *neriifolia* Juss. > Habit & Habitat : garden shrub > Date : 14-04-2012, 11.55 a.m. > Place : H

Re: [efloraofindia:113535] Seeking tips for macro photography

You have shared the same problem as I had when I purchased the same macro lens. Initially I also thought that life is easy for macro photography with this lens. It is not fully true. 1) Small Aperture(2.8 or 3.2 etc.) will keep only a part of the large flower like anther in focus while the flower b

[efloraofindia:113535] Re: ID No. 100412 MS 93-Lagerstroemia speciosa, syn. Lagerstroemia flos reginae, (Indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

Wonderful pics Sir, JARUL / JAROOL in Bengali. Regards, Surajit Koley On Tuesday, 10 April 2012 19:44:44 UTC+5:30, Mahadeswara wrote: > I've shared ID No. 100412 MS 93-Lagerstroemia speciosa, syn. > Lagerstroemia flos reginae, >

[efloraofindia:113533] Star gooseberry from Dombivli-MN150412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

I've shared an item with you: Star gooseberry from Dombivli-MN150412 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p_hPPsEMyyLFqZHTMZxMYQM8y5hoa3h96aYpGb4R2U8/edit It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this document, just click the link above.

Re: [efloraofindia:113532] Re: Request Tree ID 087 - Lalbagh, Bangalore - RA

Some Albizia species indeed. Can't place it. Looks close to Albizia odoratissima but the bark is not yellow here. Doesnt also look close to Albizia chinensis. Eager to know about the species. On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 11:11 AM, raman wrote: > I also feel its albizia for sure, some variant of white

Re: [efloraofindia:113531] Request Tree ID 083 - Lalbagh, Bangalore - RA

It is Carissa congesta. Often these shrubs cover and grow around bigger trees too and the flowers appear to arise from the tree. The Carissa shrubs can grow around covering a large area and make an area cool with good shade where a Tiger takes rest in scorchy summer season. On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at

Re: [efloraofindia:113530] seedpod : Ceiba pentandra from Hooghly

Thank you Sir Will try to get the cotton inside too and if possible seeds also. Regards, Surajit On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 9:57 AM, Satish Phadke wrote: > Yes Surajit > You have shown here.. > The typical green and fairly smooth stem and the pods are characteristic > too > > On Wed, Apr 11,

Re: [efloraofindia:113529] Hygrophila auriculata (Schumach.) from Hooghly

Sir, According to literatures available to me the leaves and the root are used to treat anemia & jaundice. Maybe Pankaj Sir oe Ushadi Madam tell us more. Regards, Surajit On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 9:56 AM, Satish Phadke wrote: > Which part of the plant is used in treating anemia? > Interesting

Re: [efloraofindia:113528] seedpod : Ceiba pentandra from Hooghly

Yes Surajit You have shown here.. The typical green and fairly smooth stem and the pods are characteristic too On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 10:31 PM, surajit koley < surajitnotavaila...@gmail.com> wrote: > Madam / Sir, > Attaching images of seedpods of *Ceiba pentandra (L.) > Gaertn.*

Re: [efloraofindia:113527] is this Blumea sp.? from Hooghly 14-04-2012 SK

Good morning Sir... Thank you very much for confirming the ID, Thank you very much for appreciating. A great Sunday Regards, Surajit On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 8:45 AM, Nidhan Singh wrote: > Yes Surajit Ji, > > I hope your id is correct, very beautiful pics... > -- > Regards, > > Dr. Nidhan S

Re: [efloraofindia:113526] Hygrophila auriculata (Schumach.) from Hooghly

Which part of the plant is used in treating anemia? Interesting New to me. On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 10:08 PM, surajit koley < surajitnotavaila...@gmail.com> wrote: > Yes, Madam, all those efforts by NGOs, medical practitioners and various > Govt. organisations are spreading awareness of common hom

Re: [efloraofindia:113526] Tree ID- tall tree behind my apartment

*The tree also looks like Hura crepitans*, the sand box tree. The tree looks exactly similar to Ficus religiosa as the the leaves are almost look alike of Ficus religiosa. But the distinguishing features are the stems, flowers and fruits . The bole has spine like structures. Please ch

Re: [efloraofindia:113524] Sharing the images of Gmelina arborea from Coimbatore (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

Yes Very nice pictures including a closeup of the fruit. On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 9:23 PM, ushadi Micromini wrote: > yes Gamhar, and very nice pics > usha di > ===. > > > On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 6:40 PM, Nidhan Singh wrote: > >> Yes Rathinasabapathy Ji, >> >> Very Nice pics, thanks for sharing..

Re: [efloraofindia:113523] in love with grass from Hooghly

Good morning Sir Thank you very much. Tanay Sir identified it as *Chloris* *barbata* and there is an awesome pic by Dinesh Sir - http://www.flickr.com/photos/dinesh_valke/2789969206/ A great Sunday Regards, Surajit On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 9:37 AM, Satish Phadke wrote: > Surajit ji >

Re: [efloraofindia:113522] Re: Seeds,Fruit,Pods of Guaiacum officinale - 110412m - RK2

Thanks for sharing the fruits/seeds. I have seen this tree in Rani Bagh Mumbai, very close to the entrance. On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 4:57 PM, ranjini kamath wrote: > I have yet to come across this.But let me scout around... > I have seen only this one Tree of Life in Lalbagh Raman ji.Will keep >

[efloraofindia:113521] Re: Ficus for id - 11/04/12 - RK

I can sees the document on clicking on the link. The white thing is the dried leaves of a cut branch On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 4:22 PM, ranjini kamath wrote: > The white splotches are dead leaves.First time i'm seeing this on this > tree.Did not see if the particular branches had broken partia

Re: [efloraofindia:113520] in love with grass from Hooghly

Surajit ji I am not aware of the species but I can say that the pictures are really awesome. On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 7:31 AM, surajit koley < surajitnotavaila...@gmail.com> wrote: > Good morning Sir and thank you for confirming the ID. > Mine was a wild guess resulting from a google search using

Re: [efloraofindia:113519] ID No. 100412 MS 93-Lagerstroemia speciosa, syn. Lagerstroemia flos reginae, (Indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

It is always a pleasure to watch these flowers on a sunny day ...Bright and awesome as seen here. Great capture. On Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 7:44 PM, M Swamy (Google Docs) wrote: > I've shared ID No. 100412 MS 93-Lagerstroemia speciosa, syn. > Lagerstroemia flos reginae, >

Re: [efloraofindia:113518] Re: Kalatope Solanum id Al041312A (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

Yes Alok Ji, I was waiting for an input from Gurcharan sir, but he may not be able to interact for next 2-3 days as they are out for flower hunting in Uttrakhand...this plant should be S. torvum...we had shot the same during our Chakrata trip last year.. -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department o

Re: [efloraofindia:113517] is this Blumea sp.? from Hooghly 14-04-2012 SK

Yes Surajit Ji, I hope your id is correct, very beautiful pics... -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG) College Panipat-132103 Haryana Ph.: 09416371227

Re: [efloraofindia:113516] Re: A strange looking flower... Kalatope id Al041412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

Alok Ji, This one is for sure Roylea cinerariaLamiaceae, a plant much disccused earlier. -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG) College Panipat-132103 Haryana Ph.: 09416371227

Re: [efloraofindia:113515] Visit to Nainital, Almora, Kausani, Ranikhet and Other Places

Thanks Dr. Balkar for updates, you can understand what I would be feeling right now, wishing all the members of expedition a safe and great-great flower hunting. Both you and Gurcharan sir are equipped with new instruments...eager to see your shots, wishing again for a nice and green trip --

[efloraofindia:113515] Re: Passiflora ID-MN120312 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

Sir, Isn't it the same as in - https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!searchin/indiantreepix/passiflora/indiantreepix/PlkHf7iqzk8/M-Phf5ksQRMJ ? Regards, Surajit Koley On Thursday, 12 April 2012 14:21:26 UTC+5:30, manya wrote: > > I've shared Passiflora > ID-MN120312

[efloraofindia:113514] Re: Kaempferia rotunda from pune

Madam, How big this flower and is it fragrant too? Regards, Surajit Koley On Tuesday, 10 April 2012 12:24:56 UTC+5:30, Neha Singh wrote: > > > Kaempferia rotunda photographed at Botanical garden, Pune University. > Common name- Bhumi Champa or Bhu-champaka > Date- 18th March 12. > > Regards >

[efloraofindia:113513] Re: Anthurium Mauritius Red (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

What a striking colour thank you Sir for sharing. Regards, Surajit Koley

[efloraofindia:113512] Re: Spergularia rubra from Panipat for Validation

Beautiful flowers, beautiful shots Regards, Surajit

[efloraofindia:113510] Visit to Nainital, Almora, Kausani, Ranikhet and Other Places

Dear All IIIrd efloraindia Visit going on We have visited Nainital, Ranikhet and now staying in Kausani. During past two days we shot about 100 new flowers for us and today expecting a great floristic diversity. Hope coming three days will also prove best for flower hunting. Efl

[efloraofindia:113510] Re: Regarding Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand, in August

I'm also interested to join. Please let me know more details to fix the dates On Thursday, 12 April 2012 13:27:59 UTC+5:30, Rajesh Sachdev wrote: > > Dear efI Members, > > On Indian Flora (facebook group) I sought suggestions from members > regarding the VoF trek in August and many among them h

Re: [efloraofindia:113508] Lokhandi but which one? Id please 290312rs

Hello, Lokhandi is a name that is used for various species of Ixora. This can be Ixora brachiata however proper identifiaction will need flowers as foliage of Ixora brachiata and Ixora pavetta are quite similar On Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 10:14 AM, jmgarg1 wrote: > A reply: > "This would be obviousl

[efloraofindia:113508] Re: 140412 BRS 350 for id. request. (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

Beautiful flowers, Sir Regards, Surajit Koley On Saturday, 14 April 2012 09:39:13 UTC+5:30, B. Rathinasabapathy wrote: > [image: Document] I've shared 140412 BRS 350 for id. > request. > Click to ope

Re: [efloraofindia:113507] Tree ID- tall tree behind my apartment

Sir, May i humbly paste here the links of images of *Ficus* *religiosa* that i recorded in 2009. It is very common plant in West Bengal and from my old records (also seen at the top-right coloumn of the image page) i see that this tree is completely bare by 9th March ( https://picasaweb.google

[efloraofindia:113506] Re: A strange looking flower... Kalatope id Al041412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

I knew only *Artabotrys* are green in immature stage!!! Thank you Sir for sharing. Regards, Surajit Koley On Saturday, 14 April 2012 23:21:49 UTC+5:30, Alok Mahendroo wrote: > [image: Document] Untitled document > Message from alokisabe...@gmail.com: > > Dear friends, > A strange looki

[efloraofindia:113505] is this Blumea sp.? from Hooghly 14-04-2012 SK

Sir, Attaching images of an unknown plant that i think is a *Blumea* sp. Is it * Blumea* *lacera* ? Species : UNKNOWN Habit & Habitat : wild herb, height- 1 ft, roadside Date : 13-04-2012, 11.00 a.m. Place : Hooghly, WB

[efloraofindia:113503] A strange looking flower... Kalatope id Al041412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

Attached: Untitled document.html Sent using Google Docs http://docs.google.com/ Dear friends, A strange looking flower from the Chamera Dam side... Location Kalatope, Chamba Altitude 1200 mts Habit herb Habitat wild Height 24-30 inches Season April regards Alok

[efloraofindia:113503] white Thevetia neriifolia from Hooghly

Sir, Found this white type of *Thevetia* *neriifolia* this morning. Species : *Thevetia* *neriifolia* Juss. Habit & Habitat : garden shrub Date : 14-04-2012, 11.55 a.m. Place : Hooghly, WB

[efloraofindia:113502] Re: Ricinus sp. ID :: 04/03/2012 :: Hooghly (WB) :: SK

Sir, Today i recorded seeds ( https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/indiantreepix/pDe5hf7sK-Q) of this species that confirms that it is *Ricinus* *communis*. Thank you & Regards, Surajit Koley On Tuesday, 27 March 2012 10:19:26 UTC+5:30, JM Garg wrote: > Forwarding again fo

[efloraofindia:113501] Re: Kalatope Solanum id Al041312A (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

Dear friends Maybe this is Solanum torvum... regards Alok On Friday, 13 April 2012 21:37:31 UTC+5:30, Alok Mahendroo wrote: > > [image: Document] Untitled document > Message from alokisabe...@gmail.com: > > Dear friends, > A solanum Sp for id > > Location Kalatope, Chamba > Altitude 1100 mts

[efloraofindia:113500] seed : Ricinus communis L. from Hooghly

Sir / Madam Attaching images of seeds of *Ricinus* *communis* L. Species : *Ricinus* *communis* L. Habit & Habitat : wild herb Date : 14-04-2012, 12.05 p.m. Place : Hooghly, WB

[efloraofindia:113499] seed : Celosia argentea var. cristata from Hooghly

Madam / Sir, Attaching images of seeds of *Celosia* *argentea* var. *cristata*. Species : *Celosia* *argentea* var. *cristata* Habit & Habitat : Garden herb Date : 14-04-2012, 1.10 p.m. Place : Hooghly, WB

Re: [efloraofindia:113498] Kalatope Dam side id Al041312 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

Thank you very much Nidhan ji. I think this is G. acutum which I also found at higher altitudes.. but flowering in September... My mistake in repetition, but your id reminded me of Gurcharan ji's id of this... Thank you and regards Alok On Saturday, 14 April 2012 07:30:22 UTC+5:30, Nidhan

Re: [efloraofindia:113496] Asteraceae ID from Hooghly 13-04-12 SK-3

Sir, Google searched for various *Vernonia* species, *Ageratum* & some others for 2 hrs. but no avail ! Regards, Surajit On Sat, Apr 14, 2012 at 8:53 AM, surajit koley < surajitnotavaila...@gmail.com> wrote: > Good morning Sir Thank you for the suggestion. > I am on my way to howrah... Wil