Re: [efloraofindia:113783] Re: Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Oudhia
The synonym (With 3 star confidence level) of Dendrobium cucullatum is * Dendrobium* *pierardii* Roxb. ex Hook.http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-58701 Another synonym is *Dendrobium* *aphyllum* var. *cucullatum* (R.Br.) P.K.Sarkar http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-57085 But

Re: [efloraofindia:113784] roadside tree ID from Hooghly 19-04-12 SK-2

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Oudhia
My picture of Baheda (Terminalia bellirica) for comparison http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20p?see=I_PAO1999res=640 regards Pankaj Oudhia On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 9:57 AM, Neil Soares drneilsoa...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi, Have many of these trees on my property at Shahpur. Please also check my

Re: [efloraofindia:113785] Re: Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Kumar
Everything on internet (including The Plant List) cant be right sir. There was a huge discussion and some articles dealing with this issue after Dr. H.P.Wood changed the name of Dendrobium aphyllum to Dendrobium cucullatum. But recently there was another article by Mr. Andre Schuiteman which

Re: [efloraofindia:113786] Final announcement for Valley of Flowers Trek (Uttarakhand) August `12

2012-04-19 Thread Rajesh Sachdev
Nidhan Singh ji, please get in touch with Balkarji who is also travelling from Panipat. On 19 April 2012 09:07, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.com wrote: Hopefully I will also join, this has been my dream place for years -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG)

Re: [efloraofindia:113787] Re: Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Oudhia
Thanks for your reply. May I know the exact references you are quoting so that I can forward it to the mentor of the specific page at the Plant List for correction. regards Pankaj Oudhia On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 12:05 PM, Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote: Everything on internet

Re: [efloraofindia:113788] Re: Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Kumar
http://apps.kew.org/wcsp/namedetail.do?name_id=57084 This one sir. Irony is many of the scientists at both plant list and this link are common, but they have different opinion at different places, mainly because all dont pay attention to all of the taxa. Its a huge plant world out there after

Re: [efloraofindia:113789] Re: Most matured person on this Group: my vote Dr. Pankaj Sahni

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Oudhia
Just found that this important thread has converted into personal ego issue. There is nothing personal. I was just quoting the reference literature as Gurcharanj ji always suggest. Will be happy if the members can throw more light on the topic we are discussing instead of personal issues. regards

[efloraofindia:113791] Re: Most matured person on this Group: my vote Dr. Pankaj Sahni

2012-04-19 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Thanks a lot for all your beautiful messages. Thanks a lot Garg sir for your good words too... I read my own mail again and realised that my english is so poor. :( Best regards Pankaj On Wednesday, 18 April 2012 13:30:32 UTC+8, Gurcharan Singh wrote: Dear friends We

Re: [efloraofindia:113791] Re: Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Oudhia
The Plant List is quoted in our group so frequently. In this case the statement made by both of us seems correct. If The Plant List is itself confused or in developing stage then I feel that it must not be quoted in scientific discussions. Please give your comments. regards Pankaj Oudhia On

Re: [efloraofindia:113792] Re: Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Kumar
Yes sir. But my first concern I laid few months back when Plant List came into exsistence. I imagine why there was a need for Plant List when we already had Kew's Checklist. Pankaj On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 2:52 PM, Pankaj Oudhia pankajoud...@gmail.comwrote: The Plant List is quoted in our

Re: [efloraofindia:113793] Re: Most matured person on this Group: my vote Dr. Pankaj Sahni

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Oudhia
Sorry. It seems that this message has gone in wrong thread. Posting it again in Spiranthes thread. regards Pankaj Oudhia On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 12:15 PM, Pankaj Oudhia pankajoud...@gmail.comwrote: Just found that this important thread has converted into personal ego issue. There is nothing

Re: [efloraofindia:113794] Re: Spiranthes sinensis from Manali HP

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Oudhia
Just found that this important thread has converted into personal ego issue. There is nothing personal. I was just quoting the reference literature as Gurcharanj ji always suggest. Will be happy if the members can throw more light on the topic we are discussing instead of personal issues. regards

Re: [efloraofindia:113795] Re: Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Oudhia ji Unfortunately there are huge mistakes in the Plant List. Till date I have written them nearly six letters pointing more than 500 errors and ommisions. Unfortunately many Indian taxa and their names are missing totally from the List. There is no one to own responsibility and I don't know

Re: [efloraofindia:113796] Re: Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Oudhia
Pankaj Ji and Gurcharan ji, In that case we must discourage fellow members to use The Plant List. I searched our group https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!searchin/indiantreepix/%22the$20plant$20list%22 There are over 400 results where The Plant List was used as reference. Lets

Re: [efloraofindia:113797] Re: Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Kumar
May I know whom your wrote to for the corrections? Pankaj On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 3:00 PM, Pankaj Oudhia pankajoud...@gmail.comwrote: Pankaj Ji and Gurcharan ji, In that case we must discourage fellow members to use The Plant List. I searched our group

Re: [efloraofindia:113798] Re: Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Oudhia
Is this question for me? regards Pankaj Oudhia On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 12:34 PM, Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote: May I know whom your wrote to for the corrections? Pankaj On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 3:00 PM, Pankaj Oudhia pankajoud...@gmail.comwrote: Pankaj Ji and Gurcharan ji,

Re: [efloraofindia:113798] Re: Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Kumar
No no, I was asking to Gurcharan sir about to whom he has written to on the Plant List ! Pankaj On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 3:05 PM, Pankaj Oudhia pankajoud...@gmail.comwrote: Is this question for me? regards Pankaj Oudhia On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 12:34 PM, Pankaj Kumar

Re: [efloraofindia:113798] Re: Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Oudhia
Well. Just checked the Kew List. http://apps.kew.org/wcsp/qsearch.do It seems confused like the Plant List.;( In fact, the plant list just copied the content of Kew. Any other source for try? It is better to invite R.Govaerts ji for real discussion. regards Pankaj Oudhia On Thu, Apr 19,

Re: [efloraofindia:113799] Cyperus scariosus

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Oudhia
I doubt. The picture given in the link seems not correct. regards Pankaj Oudhia On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 10:47 AM, Tanay Bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Rkmkbk Ji. Try this link from the Flowers of India website hope it will provide you with better images.

Re: [efloraofindia:113800] Re: Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Kumar
Mr Govaerts is a nice person. He always replied to my mails when ever I needed. But it would be better if you select the Family expert for a species. The list of experts are given on following link. http://apps.kew.org/wcsp/compilersReviewers.do If you write to Indian Liaison Officer then usually

Re: [efloraofindia:113801] Re: Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Oudhia
Hmm!! So he is from your corporation. That's why the effort is on to create Honkongensis in every orchid. Native species and native knowledge can not be patented but by creating this Hongkongensis it can be like Taxmati in place of our Basmati. It is good for their global business but very bad

Re: [efloraofindia:113802] Re: Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Kumar
Hahaha big sorry no the id is r.goave...@kew.org Pankaj On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 3:23 PM, Pankaj Oudhia pankajoud...@gmail.comwrote: Hmm!! So he is from your corporation. That's why the effort is on to create Honkongensis in every orchid. Native species and native knowledge can not be

Re: [efloraofindia:113804] Thelepaepale ixiocephala

2012-04-19 Thread ushadi Micromini
Very nice, must recommend your sharp vision to pick it out in the sea of brown and rusty shadows... what is that hillock ? in the back... You can tell I know nothing of the topography of Khandala... Usha di On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 9:12 AM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote:

Re: [efloraofindia:113805] Fern for id Kalatope - Al040512 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread jmgarg1
Forwarding again for Id assistance please. On 5 April 2012 23:22, Alok Mahendroo (Google Docs) alokisabe...@gmail.comwrote: Untitled document Message from alokisabe...@gmail.com: Dear friends, A fern for id please... Location Kalatope, Chamba Altitude 2100 mts Habitat wild Season

Re: [efloraofindia:113806] Re: Spiranthes sinensis from Manali HP

2012-04-19 Thread Gurcharan Singh
I wish we keep the thread an academic one only. Here is the information I have: In Flora of British India the species was described under the name Spiranthes australis (R. Br.) Lindl., A species name (rather combination) proposed in 1824, based on Neottia australis R. Br. (1810), a species

Re: [efloraofindia:113807] Re: Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Kumar
Dear Sir Firstly yes, India has been lagging behind w.r.t. to research and many other things. We suffer from Diabetes and then go to a Baba who gives us kheer and we eat the kheer thinking it will get rid of our diabetes. But, in this context we cant compare ourselves with HK because HK is just

Re: [efloraofindia:113808] Re: Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Pankaj ji I have written the letter to the two email IDs they have given. I will forward these letter to both of you plus the Group. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018.

[efloraofindia:113809] For Id from Panchkula-2012

2012-04-19 Thread Nidhan Singh
Dear All, This ornamental was shot from Panchkula, Command Hospital garden, in March 2012. I am sure to find the id...thanks in advance... Leaf Bases -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG) College Panipat-132103 Haryana Ph.: 09416371227

Re: [efloraofindia:113811] Re: Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Oudhia
Baba ki kheer contains Vijayasar when given for Diabetes, Apamarg when patients are suffering from Bhasmak diseases, Arjun and Gorakhmundi for respiratory diseases, Koha for Heart diseases. Kheer is medium not the remedy. It is never ending list of ingredients. Please avoid ridiculing Indian

Re: [efloraofindia:113809] Re: Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Considering that The Plant List is not always reliable, I have often suggested on this forum that let us keep our eyes (and options) open. GRIN is a good Database (though largely USA plants), so is The Plant List partly, and Sorting Plant names. We follow the one which has been updated more

[efloraofindia:113810] For id from Panchkula-2012

2012-04-19 Thread Nidhan Singh
Dear All, This ornamental was shot from Command Hospital, Panchkula on March 08, 2012. I think this should be a Calendula sp. Hope to find the id. -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG) College Panipat-132103 Haryana Ph.: 09416371227

Re: [efloraofindia:113811] Re: Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Kumar
Oudhia sir, the kheer was not given by baba, it was prepared by the guy himself to distribute and eat himself. I am sure it was a normal kheer. So cheer up. Anyways I am sorry for my comments. I know if we sit together we can resolve many taxonomic mysteries, there are many in Orchids I am aware

Re: [efloraofindia:113810] Re: Spiranthes sinensis from Manali HP

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Oudhia
Sorry Gurcharan ji, if I have used hard words. regards Pankaj Oudhia On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 1:51 PM, Pankaj Oudhia pankajoud...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks Gurcharan ji for starting new topic. In fact I was expecting replies related to the thread. Lets wait for replies of other members.

Re: [efloraofindia:113810] Re: Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Oudhia
Let us all devote ourselves to understanding our Flora better, without any ego issues or ill-will. Gurcharan ji, there is no such issues between me and Pankaj Ji. and Also with other members. It is you who always put it among us. We are simply discussing for the benefit of Efloraindia and

Re: [efloraofindia:113811] Re: Spiranthes sinensis from Manali HP

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Kumar
By the way, this Spiranthes issue was raised by Sid and his PhD supervisor here at HK and very interestingly, just few days before meetign Prof. Sun and discussing with Sid, the plant flowered here in our green house. I asked Dr. Stephan Gale whats the difference and he said sinensis is glabrous

Re: [efloraofindia:113811] Re: Spiranthes sinensis from Manali HP

2012-04-19 Thread Giby Kuriakose
Is it just the glabrous and hairy characters that differentiate these 2 species or some other characters as well? Regards Giby On 19 April 2012 14:15, Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.com wrote: By the way, this Spiranthes issue was raised by Sid and his PhD supervisor here at HK and very

[efloraofindia:113812] The Spiranthes Connection!!

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Kumar
Just wanted to share. This, Spiranthes issue was raised by Sid and his PhD supervisor here at HK and very interestingly, just few days before meeting Prof. Sun and discussing with Sid, the plant flowered here in our green house. I asked Dr. Stephan Gale (my colleague and author of Wild Orchids of

Re: [efloraofindia:113812] Re: Spiranthes sinensis from Manali HP

2012-04-19 Thread ushadi Micromini
does not seem to be locked yet Usha di On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 2:19 PM, Giby Kuriakose giby.kuriak...@gmail.comwrote: Is it just the glabrous and hairy characters that differentiate these 2 species or some other characters as well? Regards Giby On 19 April 2012 14:15, Pankaj Kumar

[efloraofindia:113812] Re: The Spiranthes Connection!!

2012-04-19 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
REPLY FROM GIBY: Is it just the glabrous and hairy characters that differentiate these 2 species or some other characters as well? Regards Giby

Re: [efloraofindia:113814] Re: Spiranthes sinensis from Manali HP

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Oudhia
Giby ji, the broad, distinctly 3-lobed stigma as clear morphological characters that distinguish it from S. sinensis. From this thread only. regards Pankaj Oudhia On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 2:19 PM, Giby Kuriakose giby.kuriak...@gmail.comwrote: Is it just the glabrous and hairy characters

Re: [efloraofindia:113815] Re: The Spiranthes Connection!!

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Oudhia
the broad, distinctly 3-lobed stigma as clear morphological characters that distinguish it from S. sinensis. In reply to Giby ji. regards Pankaj Oudhia On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 2:28 PM, Dr Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote: Here is one of the original drawings of Spiranthes australis.

Re: [efloraofindia:113816] Geranium pusillum from Kashmir

2012-04-19 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Yes it is Geranium molle only -- 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://www.gurcharanfamily.com/ http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On

Re: [efloraofindia:113816] Geranium pusillum from Kashmir

2012-04-19 Thread ushadi Micromini
Thanks Tabish ji and Gurcharan ji: Good discussion learned a great deal today... and the minute careful observation of the petal outline... Usha di On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 2:38 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Yes it is Geranium molle only -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh

Re: [efloraofindia:113818] Re: The Spiranthes Connection!!

2012-04-19 Thread Giby Kuriakose
Dear Pankaj, Here is the close up picture that I shared with you. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-GQjNZtcAO58/T4_YFibihKI/A9g/NcbD71BT-d0/s1600/Spiranthes+lancea+Close+up.jpg

Re: [efloraofindia:113818] Re: The Spiranthes Connection!!

2012-04-19 Thread Giby Kuriakose
Thank you Pankaj Sir for the reply. Unfortunately, I do not have a picture in which the stigma is visible and I do not remember the same as well. I got this picture way back in 2007. Regards, Giby On 19 April 2012 14:47, Giby Kuriakose giby.kuriak...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Pankaj, Here is

Re: [efloraofindia:113819] Cucurbitaceae Week: For id from Morni Hills

2012-04-19 Thread jmgarg1
Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. Some earlier relevant feedback: “The angular leaves and fruit size suggests *Cucumis sativus var. hardwickii *, but not very sure.” from Singh ji. “Please also check it for *Cucumis prophetarum*. Regards Vijayasankar Raman” On 4

Re: [efloraofindia:113820] Cucurbitaceae Week: For id from Morni Hills

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Oudhia
Fruit Softly echinate- Cucumis prophetarum Fruits not echinate 1. Perennial - C.callosus 2. Annual- C.melo regards Pankaj Oudhia On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 3:40 PM, jmgarg1 jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. Some earlier relevant feedback:

Re: [efloraofindia:113821] Fern for id Kalatope - Al040512 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Oudhia
Seems heavily infested with scale insects. regards Pankaj Oudhia On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 1:41 PM, jmgarg1 jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id assistance please. On 5 April 2012 23:22, Alok Mahendroo (Google Docs) alokisabe...@gmail.com wrote: Untitled document Message

[efloraofindia:113822] Euphorbia for identification 190412MK01

2012-04-19 Thread Muthu Karthick
*Dear all, Please help me to identify this cactus like plant. Place: Danishpettai RF, Salem dist., TN Altitude: 423 M asl Date: 12 April 2012 The leaves were withered off and I didn’t noticed any flowers or fruits. The maximum height I saw was of c.5 metres and a girth of 40 cm.*

Re: [efloraofindia:113823] roadside tree ID from Hooghly 19-04-12 SK-2

2012-04-19 Thread Neil Soares
Nice photograph Dr. Oudhia. To view my photograph please type ' Terminalia bellirica Neil Soares' in the Mail Search box above and check my mail dated 15th April 2011.   With regards,     Neil Soares. --- On Thu, 4/19/12, Pankaj Oudhia pankajoud...@gmail.com

Re: [efloraofindia:113824] Most matured person on this Group: my vote Dr. Pankaj Sahani

2012-04-19 Thread GOPAL SINGH RAWAT
Dear Pankaj, Thanks for sharing your feelings!! All of us are truly proud of you and thankful for your contribution to the our e-group. Hope, you will continue to do so wherever you are. The younger generation and budding field botanists in India need a person like you! I do hope, you get good

Re: [efloraofindia:113825] Fern for id Kalatope - Al040512 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread jmgarg1
A reply: The Picture is of Cyrtomium caryotideum (Wall. Ex HookGrev) Presl S P KHULLAR Thanks, Dr. Khullar. On 19 April 2012 13:41, jmgarg1 jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id assistance please. On 5 April 2012 23:22, Alok Mahendroo (Google Docs) alokisabe...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [efloraofindia:113826] Fern for id Kalatope - Al040512 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread jmgarg1
A reply: Cyrtomium anomophyllum, I think! It's one of those specimens one occasionally gets that has developed a bit of an acute auricle - towards C. caryotideum. Then they can be rather difficult to say which of the two they are (but can't be hybrids as both are triploid apomict so can't

Re: [efloraofindia:113827] For id from Panchkula-2012

2012-04-19 Thread gunjan sud
Respected members, This is* Calendula officinalis *L. Regards Gunjan On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 2:00 PM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: Dear All, This ornamental was shot from Command Hospital, Panchkula on March 08, 2012. I think this should be a Calendula sp. Hope to find the

Re: [efloraofindia:113829] Final announcement for Valley of Flowers Trek (Uttarakhand) August `12

2012-04-19 Thread Smita
Yesss...its going to be wonderful tour,i have visited VOF before..its heaven on the earth, and don;t u worry Rajesh, my best beloved friend Usha (Page Ma'm) is also coming so i hv got gr8, loving caring company too ye ye ye ! On Thursday, April 19, 2012 12:07:23 PM UTC+5:30,

Fwd: [efloraofindia:113829] Aechmanthera, Barleria or Strobilanthes... Kalatope Al031812 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread jmgarg1
Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. Some earlier relevant feedback: “*Strobilanthes sp. I think*... but I don't know if it is the same as the *Strobilanthes penstemonoides dalhousieana* which is found here in the monsoons (July - August) ...!!” from Alok ji. --

Re: [efloraofindia:113830] Cucurbitaceae week : Plant for ID Dr. Phadke 06/04/2012

2012-04-19 Thread jmgarg1
Forwarding again for Id assistance please. On 6 April 2012 21:11, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.com wrote: I think I have clicked this in wild in Mahabaleshwar in this rainy season ...sept or Oct. Can’t place the ID. Flowers are very small One cm or so. -- Dr Satish Phadke --

Re: [efloraofindia:113832] Thelepaepale ixiocephala

2012-04-19 Thread Neil Soares
Hi,   Have mentioned that the fort is called Visagadh which is adjacent to Lohagadh and both are actually in Lonavala.   Please check this link :   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hkgU4AFSB-1Hnhvaaa0zMBj7SyXT8zygeKgH_Q1rEjU/edit       With regards,   Neil Soares.

[efloraofindia:113833]

2012-04-19 Thread Promila Chaturvedi
Thanks Prof. Singh for the compliment. Hope we will again go on other flower-huting trips. I think That I have gained the most on this trip. With regards. Promila

Re: [efloraofindia:113835] Most matured person on this Group: my vote Dr. Pankaj Sahani

2012-04-19 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Respected Sir Thanks a lot for the good wishes. You had been like my guardian and without you I wouldnt have been able to do anything in life professionally. I think I sleep for around 3-4 hrs well sometimes... and now a days we are busy with Bulbophyllum bicolor project so even if I

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:113835] Aechmanthera, Barleria or Strobilanthes... Kalatope Al031812 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Alok Mahendroo
ID from Tabish ji This should be Strobilanthes glutinosus http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Sticky%20Ruellia.html http://gardenbreizh.org/photos/AberBenniget/photo-211934.html - Tabish On Thu, 2012-04-19 at 18:20 +0530, jmgarg1 wrote: Forwarding again for Id confirmation or

[efloraofindia:113837] Re: Fern for id Kalatope - Al040512 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
A Cyrtomium for sure... Pankaj

[efloraofindia:113838] Re: For id from Panchkula-2012

2012-04-19 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Calendula officinalis. Pankaj

Re: [efloraofindia:113838] Names of Plants in India :: Cottonia peduncularis

2012-04-19 Thread Satish Phadke
Excellent catch! On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 9:13 AM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: Extremely beautiful capture Dinesh Ji -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG) College Panipat-132103 Haryana Ph.: 09416371227 -- Dr Satish Phadke

Re: [efloraofindia:113839] Thelepaepale ixiocephala

2012-04-19 Thread ushadi Micromini
Neil: thank you ... so the hill is really an ancient fort... it piqued my curiosity ... an excellent trekking small short description was found at http://indiatravelogue.com/adve/trek/lohagarh.html Thank you..Its awesome to think that such old relics have not been written up often enough...

Re: [efloraofindia:113840] Names of Plants in India :: Cottonia peduncularis

2012-04-19 Thread ushadi Micromini
What a tiny orchid very well depicted, Dinesh ... saw all 3 of the pic in flickr... Usha di == On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 8:05 PM, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.com wrote: Excellent catch! On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 9:13 AM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: Extremely

Re: [efloraofindia:113841] Final announcement for Valley of Flowers Trek (Uttarakhand) August `12

2012-04-19 Thread ushadi Micromini
So SMita and Ushaji ...IA most exciting prospect... sniff sniff... I am wistful... I'll sit and wait for your pictures... Usha (as in Usha di) === On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 5:29 PM, Smita smita.ras...@gmail.com wrote: Yesss...its going to be wonderful tour,i have visited VOF

Re: [efloraofindia:113842] Re: For id from Panchkula-2012

2012-04-19 Thread ushadi Micromini
yes, common in the northeast gardens Usha di == On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 8:03 PM, Dr Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote: Calendula officinalis. Pankaj -- Usha di ===

[efloraofindia:113844] Re: The Spiranthes Connection!!

2012-04-19 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
These three plants are not well studied, hence it may not be a good way of distinguishing the three species. Right now I have less evidence to support this comment by the original author!! Pankaj On Thursday, April 19, 2012 4:50:16 PM UTC+8, Dr Pankaj Kumar wrote: Just wanted to share.

Re: [efloraofindia:113844] Re: Fern for id Kalatope - Al040512 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread ushadi Micromini
Dear Chris: Knew you'll know what it was... what had impressed me was the large leaf and enormous numbers of Sori many of which seem to have burst open and released the spores. And thanks to Doctor Khullar too and Mr Garg for sending this query to the correct authorities. Ferns are such an

Re: [efloraofindia:113846] Re: The Spiranthes Connection!!

2012-04-19 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Gibs, plz dont be naughty and dont call me sir I imagine why your post with same subject line appeared in a separate thread. Can you post your pic in the original thread or if you allow I can do it myself. Regards Pankaj

[efloraofindia:113847] Re: Names of Plants in India :: Cottonia peduncularis

2012-04-19 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Beautiful pic. I imagine is someone can really show me a pic with bee actually pollinating the flowers of this. Pankaj

[efloraofindia:113848] Re: Ficus for id - 11/04/12 - RK

2012-04-19 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Dear Mr Raman Your plant is definitely different. As Vijay pointed it could be Lauraceae or may be Sapotaceae, Pankaj On Wednesday, April 11, 2012 2:31:53 PM UTC+8, Parijat wrote: Ficus for ID - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iQoOy29Uq-SAnPdr7W-wKC5ErUzo-t4e0gDL6pXxk-4/edit

Re: [efloraofindia:113848] Re: For id from Panchkula-2012

2012-04-19 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks Gunjan Ji, Pankaj Ji and Ushadi Ji, I was wondering if this can be a different species of Calendula, the shape of leaves, number of ray florets and densely hairy foliage prompted me to question the species...anyway thanks a lot.. -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B.

Re: [efloraofindia:113849] Final announcement for Valley of Flowers Trek (Uttarakhand) August `12

2012-04-19 Thread Smita Raskar
@Ushadi..Thanks sure we will upload pictures @Satyendra..Thanks i feel honoured .. i will also learn from all :) On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 8:13 PM, ushadi Micromini microminipho...@gmail.com wrote: So SMita and Ushaji ...IA most exciting prospect... sniff sniff... I am wistful... I'll sit and

[efloraofindia:113851] Rubus paniculatus from Chakoudi, Uttaranchal Pradesh

2012-04-19 Thread Gurcharan Singh
*Rubus* *paniculatus* Smith in Rees, Cycl. 30: Rubus no. 41. 1819. Rambling woody climber with all parts tomentose except leaves above; leaves simple, ovate, up to 15 cm long, margin inconspicuously lobed, coarsely serrate; flowers white, up 12-16 mm across, in panicles; petals white, much

Re: [efloraofindia:113851] Rubus paniculatus from Chakoudi, Uttaranchal Pradesh

2012-04-19 Thread Balkar Singh
Wonderful results with new equip Sir. Thanks for the name On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 8:55 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Rubus* *paniculatus* Smith in Rees, Cycl. 30: Rubus no. 41. 1819. Rambling woody climber with all parts tomentose except leaves above; leaves simple, ovate,

Re: [efloraofindia:113852] Cucurbitaceae week : Plant for ID Dr. Phadke 06/04/2012

2012-04-19 Thread Prashant Awale
I think this could be *Zehneria **scabra. *Regards Prashant On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 6:27 PM, jmgarg1 jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id assistance please. On 6 April 2012 21:11, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.com wrote: I think I have clicked this in wild in Mahabaleshwar in

Re: [efloraofindia:113853] Untitled document (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Balkar Singh
Excellent Shot Mani Ji On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 4:28 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: The photograph is too good Mani ji -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New

Re: [efloraofindia:113854] Re: The Spiranthes Connection!!

2012-04-19 Thread Giby Kuriakose
Sorry for the confusion, it was meant for Pankaj Oudhia sir and not you dear brother... I mentioned in that mail that I do not have picture to see the stigma in reply to Pankaj Oudhia sir. I just copied the subject line of your mail (of this thread) and I think it came to the same thread where you

Re: [efloraofindia:113855] Re: For id from Panchkula-2012

2012-04-19 Thread Gurcharan Singh
I find it difficult to accept it as Calendula officinalis: involucre bracts are very different, ray florets scarcely toothed and leaves much smaller and much more hairy. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand

Re: [efloraofindia:113856] Clerodendron infortunatum from near Kathgodam, Uttaranchal Pradesh

2012-04-19 Thread Balkar Singh
Wonderful Shot Sir. You started the posting plants . I still have to process all. On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 5:46 PM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: Welcome back sir, after a successful trip...I had this plant in mind..and I was telling Dr. Balkar that you will be meeting

Re: [efloraofindia:113857] roadside tree ID from Hooghly 19-04-12 SK-2

2012-04-19 Thread surajit koley
Dear Neil Sir Pankaj Sir, Good evening... I am now convinced that the plant/tree is *T. bellirica* as have been identified by you. Initially i was hesitant because - 1) because of the description of 2.15 cm long leaf-stalk as in - http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Baheda.html 2) in

[efloraofindia:113858] Untitled document (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread shivaprakash adavanne (Google Docs)
I've shared an item with you: Untitled document https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AnBkc5U_tlA0i_xAijLB65RTexy8N05e57OypoQmAnY/edit It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this document, just click the link above.

Re: [efloraofindia:113859] Rubus paniculatus from Chakoudi, Uttaranchal Pradesh

2012-04-19 Thread Nidhan Singh
Very nice sir, The plants from Uttrakhand started pouring in..hope to see a huge lot -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG) College Panipat-132103 Haryana Ph.: 09416371227

[efloraofindia:113861] 19042012GS1 an orchid for ID from Bhageshwar in Uttaranchal Pradesh

2012-04-19 Thread Gurcharan Singh
This orchid with linear-lanceolate leaves, up to 20 cm long, with basal tubers and greenish-yellow flowers about 8-10 mm across was photographed beyond Bhageshwar towards Chakoudi. Photographed on April 16, 2012, growing on branches of a tree.

[efloraofindia:113861] Id request 19042012 ASP 02 Dichgam Sanctuary, JK (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread shivaprakash adavanne (Google Docs)
I've shared an item with you: Id request 19042012 ASP 02 Dichgam Sanctuary, JK https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lA7Fi-yAixPHOxDK-DCUwTiZjXQuz7HpX50rKnG467I/edit It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this document, just click the link above.

Re: [efloraofindia:113862] Untitled document (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Bellis perennis, the daisy 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://www.gurcharanfamily.com/ http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/

[efloraofindia:113864] flower-fruit-seed of Sida from Hooghly

2012-04-19 Thread surajit koley
Sir, I think it is *Sida* *cordata* (Burm.f.) Borss. Waalk. If i am not wrong on the ID of this one it is my second post of the same species. The first one have been identified by Balkar Sir and Grcharan Sir at -

Re: [efloraofindia:113864] Id request 19042012 ASP 02 Dichgam Sanctuary, JK (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Gurcharan Singh
I hope Magnolia liliiflora It is Dachhigam Sanctuary Adavanne 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://www.gurcharanfamily.com/

[efloraofindia:113865] Id request 19042012 ASP 03 Dichgam Sanctuary, JK (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread shivaprakash adavanne (Google Docs)
I've shared an item with you: Id request 19042012 ASP 03 Dichgam Sanctuary, JK https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lA7Fi-yAixPHOxDK-DCUwTiZjXQuz7HpX50rKnG467I/edit It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this document, just click the link above.

Re: [efloraofindia:113866] 19042012GS1 an orchid for ID from Bhageshwar in Uttaranchal Pradesh

2012-04-19 Thread Giby Kuriakose
Species of *Bulbophyllum* Regards, Giby On 19 April 2012 21:37, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: This orchid with linear-lanceolate leaves, up to 20 cm long, with basal tubers and greenish-yellow flowers about 8-10 mm across was photographed beyond Bhageshwar towards Chakoudi.

Re: [efloraofindia:113866] flower-fruit-seed of Sida from Hooghly

2012-04-19 Thread Gurcharan Singh
It is Abutilon indicum Surajit 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://www.gurcharanfamily.com/ http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/

Re: [efloraofindia:113868] flower-fruit-seed of Sida from Hooghly

2012-04-19 Thread Nidhan Singh
Abutilon indicum , nice pictures... -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG) College Panipat-132103 Haryana Ph.: 09416371227

Re: [efloraofindia:113869] 19042012GS1 an orchid for ID from Bhageshwar in Uttaranchal Pradesh

2012-04-19 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Thanks Giby ji for the genus name. -- 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://www.gurcharanfamily.com/ http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/

Re: [efloraofindia:113870] flower-fruit-seed of Sida from Hooghly

2012-04-19 Thread Pankaj Oudhia
Carpels pointed or mucronate 1. Carpels 9-12 mm long -A.indicum 2. Carpels 6-8 mm long- A. bidentatum regards Pankaj Oudhia On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 9:46 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: It is Abutilon indicum Surajit ji -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor

[efloraofindia:113871] Requesting id 19042012 ASP 04 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread shivaprakash adavanne (Google Docs)
I've shared an item with you: Requesting id 19042012 ASP 04 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g4ESRFu-01YNoIMcaZ_LnpOv4xPXnmXb6OLhEZmfQ4E/edit It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this document, just click the link above.

Re: [efloraofindia:113872] flower-fruit-seed of Sida from Hooghly

2012-04-19 Thread surajit koley
Sir, Extremely sorry for the wrong ID. I am ashamed. I would have to learn the differences between *Abutilon* *Sida*. I thoght it was more like *Sida*than the *Abutilon* at - https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!searchin/indiantreepix/abutilon$20sp./indiantreepix/SJr0XrMxLUQ/s-g6hgJWJ78J

Re: [efloraofindia:113873] Id request 19042012 ASP 02 Dichgam Sanctuary, JK (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Some how the photographs are not displayed always to confirm, even from website. -- 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

Re: [efloraofindia:113874] Id request 19042012 ASP 03 Dichgam Sanctuary, JK (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-19 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Some how the photographs are not being displayed. -- 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://www.gurcharanfamily.com/

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