Re: [efloraofindia:116259] Rutaceae week: Zanthoxylum sp. from Chakrata-2011

2012-05-11 Thread amit chauhan
Yes Nidhanji Zanthoxylum armatum 'Timur' the fruits used in tooth paste as it possess astringent activity regards On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 3:55 PM, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: New to me. Thanks Nidhan ji for sharing. Regards Prashant On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 12:33 PM, Nidhan

Fwd: [efloraofindia:116262] Requesting id 28042012 ASP 01 J K (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-05-11 Thread jmgarg1
Forwarding again forId assistance please. -- Forwarded message -- From: shivaprakash adavanne (Google Docs) adava...@gmail.com Date: 28 April 2012 12:51 Subject: [efloraofindia:114915] Requesting id 28042012 ASP 01 J K ( indiantreepix@googlegroups.com) To:

[efloraofindia:116263] Rutaceae Week :: Chloroxylon swietenia at Sutagatti

2012-05-11 Thread Dinesh Valke
*Chloroxylon swietenia * DC. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ While compiling notes for this plant, found it to be very intriguing ... *Chloroxylon swietenia* is also placed in a family called Flindersiaceae ... NPGS / GRIN

Re: [efloraofindia:116264] Acacia for ID : Kasara Ghat,Maharashtra : 280412 : AK-2

2012-05-11 Thread jmgarg1
A reply: it looks like Acacia Pennata regards Satish Pardeshi On 11 May 2012 12:34, jmgarg1 jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again forId assistance please. -- Forwarded message -- From: Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.com Date: 28 April 2012 12:37 Subject:

Re: [efloraofindia:116265] Wild bushes for ID : Nasik : 280412 : AK-3

2012-05-11 Thread jmgarg1
A reply: Check for Albizzia species. some species of Albizzia has similar leaves Regards Satish Pardeshi On 11 May 2012 12:36, jmgarg1 jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again forId assistance please. -- Forwarded message -- From: Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.com Date:

Re: [efloraofindia:116266] Fern for ID 110512JP01

2012-05-11 Thread Vijayadas D
Diplazium sps. On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 8:10 AM, Jui juipe...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all, After browsing through Arti jis Fern photographs, I too remembered that I had some photographs of an unidentified fern the photographs are of a fern seen in dense colonies on the Banks of River Godavari

Re: [efloraofindia:116270] Fern for ID 110512JP01

2012-05-11 Thread Jui Pethe
On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 2:21 PM, Jui Pethe juipe...@gmail.com wrote: Thank u very much Vijay ji On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 1:30 PM, Vijayadas D dvijaya...@gmail.com wrote: Diplazium sps. On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 8:10 AM, Jui juipe...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all, After browsing through Arti

Re: [efloraofindia:116271] fig size fruit ID from Hooghly 27-04-12 SK

2012-05-11 Thread jmgarg1
A reply: The plant is *Gelonium multiflorum* of Euphorbiaceae. It is very common in south Bengal and along the coastal regions!! PROF. A.P. DAS Dept of Botany North Bengal University +919434061591 Thanks, Dr. Das. On 11 May 2012 13:57, jmgarg1 jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again forId

Re: [efloraofindia:116272] isn't it Trewia nudiflora ? from Hooghly 02-05-12 SK

2012-05-11 Thread jmgarg1
A reply: Yes! This is *Trewia nudiflora* of Euphorbiaceae PROF A P DAS Thanks, Dr. Das. On 11 May 2012 14:00, jmgarg1 jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. Some earlier relevant feedback: “I think this are the the fruits of *Trewia nudiflora*. I

Re: [efloraofindia:116273] Id request - Flower from wild - area Rishyap , Div Kalimpong , dist Darjeeling , west bengal

2012-05-11 Thread jmgarg1
A reply: I identified it earlier! Once again!! It is *Cestrum elegans* of Solanaceae. One naturalized exotic shrub. PROF. A.P. DAS Thanks, Prof. Das. On 29 March 2012 17:47, jmgarg1 jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id assistance please. -- Forwarded message --

Fwd: [efloraofindia:116275] Shrub for identification 220412MK03

2012-05-11 Thread jmgarg1
Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. Some earlier relevant feedback: “ For me the plant looks like Violet Churcu. *Iochroma cyaneum*. There are many varieties. You may need to check the variety” from Mahadeswara ji. “Could this be *Iochroma coccinea* Scheid. of

Re: [efloraofindia:116276] Rutaceae Week: Ravenia spectabilis from Arya PG College Campus Panipat

2012-05-11 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Very good photographs Balkar ji -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://www.gurcharanfamily.com/ http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/

Re: [efloraofindia:116277] Rutaceae week: Life's simple pleasures - (Citrus maxima (syn: C. grandis), pomelo or shaddok,)

2012-05-11 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Raghu ji It is always a great pleasure to your novel subject lines, interesting write up and good pictures. Thanks for all this. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone:

Re: [efloraofindia:116279] Rutaceae Week :: Atalantia racemosa at Matheran and Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary

2012-05-11 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Nice photographs Dinesh 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/ On

[efloraofindia:116281] difference between hydnocarpus pentandra and hydnocarpus alpina??

2012-05-11 Thread ajmal
hello can anyone tell me the difference between hydnocarpus pentandra and hydnocarpus alpina...?? what is the difference between the seeds of the both trees??

Re: [efloraofindia:116282] Rubiaceae for identification 040412MK01

2012-05-11 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Yes it is *Pentas lanceolata* (Forssk.) Deflers - the *Egyptian Starcluster* N.P.Balakrishnan, Coimbatore 11 May 2012 On 11 May 2012 14:37, jmgarg1 jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. Some earlier relevant feedback: “This looks to be

Re: [efloraofindia:116283] Rutaceae Week :: Glycosmis pentaphylla at Goa and Lonavala

2012-05-11 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Thanks Dinesh ji, another new for me. -- 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/

Re: [efloraofindia:116284] difference between hydnocarpus pentandra and hydnocarpus alpina??

2012-05-11 Thread Giby Kuriakose
Leaves sometimes serrate (mostly with saplings) and Flowers in short fascicles Fruits smaller (compare to H. alpinia) . *H. pentandra*(grows below 700m altitude). Leaves entire and Flowers in long peduncles Fruits larger (sometimes double the size of H. pentandra) *H. alpinia* (Grows

Re: [efloraofindia:116285] Shrub for identification 220412MK03

2012-05-11 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Yes it is Iochroma cyaneum N.P. Balakrishnan, Coimbatore 11-05-2012 On 11 May 2012 14:52, jmgarg1 jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. Some earlier relevant feedback: “ For me the plant looks like Violet Churcu. *Iochroma cyaneum*. There

Re: [efloraofindia:116286] difference between hydnocarpus pentandra and hydnocarpus alpina??

2012-05-11 Thread ajmal
thak you GIBY KURIAKOSE for your information. i have seen hydnocarpus pentandra.but i have not seen hydnocarpus alpina. can you send me some pictures of it. it will be of great help to me. thanking you once again. ajmal On Friday, 11 May 2012 15:24:07 UTC+5:30, Giby Kuriakose wrote: Leaves

[efloraofindia:116288] Re: Rutaceae week: Atalantia racemosa at Bhimashankar

2012-05-11 Thread greenearth
Prashant-ji. Thanks for the introduction to this Rutaceae species, and for sharing your wonderful pictures. A.Sinha

[efloraofindia:116289] Please ID Coorg Tree-2 with unusual flower structure : AS_11052012

2012-05-11 Thread greenearth
Picture of flower and branch from large tree growing on a Coorg plantation. The flower has multiple appendages which remind one of Meliaceae or Celasraceae, but are different. Plesae help ID regards A.Sinha

Re: [efloraofindia:116290] Rutaceae week : Atalantia racemosa

2012-05-11 Thread ushadi Micromini
where is this tree growing, can you share? Usha di On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 9:45 AM, Smita Raskar smita.ras...@gmail.comwrote: Hello all Sharing picture of *Atalantia racemosa Wight ex Hook*. *Family : Rutaceae * Regards Smita -- Smita raskar 308 Disha Residency, Salaiwada,Sawantwadi

[efloraofindia:116293] Fruits: Garcinia mangostana L.

2012-05-11 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Garcinia mangostana L. Sp. Pl. 443 1753. Family: Clusiaceae Common Names: Mangosteen, Purple Mangosteen. This is a very tasty fruit, so highly recommended. It has high medicinal properties too. Wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_mangosteen Regards Pankaj

[efloraofindia:116294] Fruits: Nephelium lappaceum L.

2012-05-11 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Nephelium lappaceum L. Mant. Pl. 125 1767. Family: Sapindaceae Common name: Rambutan. This tastes a bit better than Litchi but the sead coat is left on the aril which you cant separate. But try it, you wont regret. :) Regards Pankaj

[efloraofindia:116296] Re: Please ID Coorg Tree-2 with unusual flower structure : AS_11052012

2012-05-11 Thread shrikant ingalhalikar
Avocado or Persea americana. Regards, Shrikant On Friday, May 11, 2012 3:57:33 PM UTC+5:30, greenearth wrote: Picture of flower and branch from large tree growing on a Coorg plantation. The flower has multiple appendages which remind one of Meliaceae or Celasraceae, but are different.

[efloraofindia:116298] Re: Wild bushes for ID : Nasik : 280412 : AK-3

2012-05-11 Thread shrikant ingalhalikar
Desmanthus virgatus, an exotic fodder plant from Mimosaceae. Regards, Shrikant On Saturday, April 28, 2012 12:45:10 PM UTC+5:30, Aarti S. Khale wrote: Wild bushes seen at a Grape farm along the fence in Nasik. It was very close to the banks of Godavari river. Small white flowers seen.

Re: [efloraofindia:116298] Wild bushes for ID : Nasik : 280412 : AK-3

2012-05-11 Thread jmgarg1
A reply: *Desmanthus virgatus*, an exotic fodder plant from Mimosaceae. Regards, Shrikant On 28 April 2012 12:45, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.com wrote: Wild bushes seen at a Grape farm along the fence in Nasik. It was very close to the banks of Godavari river. Small white flowers seen.

[efloraofindia:116301] Re: Acacia for ID : Kasara Ghat,Maharashtra : 280412 : AK-2

2012-05-11 Thread shrikant ingalhalikar
Yes I agree on A. pennata, leflets 40-50 pairs. Regards, Shrikant On Saturday, April 28, 2012 12:37:57 PM UTC+5:30, Aarti S. Khale wrote: Acacia trees seen growing wild in the Kasara Ghat on the 1st of April,12. White flowers seen. These were growing on the mountain slope on a higher

Fwd: [efloraofindia:116301] DV :: 01MAY12 - 0511 :: Grangea-like small herb at Tungwadi

2012-05-11 Thread jmgarg1
Forwarding again for Id assistance please. -- Forwarded message -- From: Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.com Date: 5 May 2012 12:08 Subject: [efloraofindia:115635] DV :: 01MAY12 - 0511 :: Grangea-like small herb at Tungwadi To: efloraofindia indiantreepix@googlegroups.com Dear

Re: [efloraofindia:116302] Rutaceae week: Murraya paniculata (কামিনী) from Hooghly

2012-05-11 Thread Satish Phadke
Liked the video Surajit. On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 10:20 PM, surajit koley surajitnotavaila...@gmail.com wrote: Sir / Madam, One of the most common garden shrub in our area is *Murraya paniculata*. We call this plant KAAMINI (কামিনী) in Bengali. Since it is not their flowering time it would

Re: [efloraofindia:116303] Rutaceae Week: Aegle mormelos from IARI Reg Station Fields Karnal Haryana

2012-05-11 Thread Satish Phadke
Very good shots On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 11:34 PM, Balkar Singh balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All Aegle mormelos from IARI Reg Station Fields Karnal Haryana Thanks -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103

Re: [efloraofindia:116304] Rutaceae week: Bonengousenia albiflora at Mizoram

2012-05-11 Thread Satish Phadke
Another good upload Prashant. May I know the distribution of this species. It has to be North East India as per the mail. On Tue, May 8, 2012 at 1:34 PM, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Friends, Came across this plant at Mizoram. Bot.name: *Bonengousenia albiflora* Family:

Re: [efloraofindia:116305] Rutaceae week : Luvunga sarmentosa Kurz

2012-05-11 Thread Satish Phadke
Smita ji. Thanks for sharing the pictures of * Luvunga eleutherandra* *Dalz*.(*Luvungasarmentosa* Kurz.) New to me. Native of Maharashtra.Some info. from BSI flora Scandent shrub(Or large evergreen climber), Long branches armed with short curved spines2-2.5cmLeaves alternate 3 foliolate. Leaflets

Re: [efloraofindia:116306] Rutaceae week: Bonengousenia albiflora at Mizoram

2012-05-11 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Satish ji It extends from Kashmir in NW Himalayas to Bhutan in NE Himalayas. Quite common in hill stations Chakrata, Simla, Nainital, Almora, Ranikhet, and elsewhere. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj,

Re: [efloraofindia:116307] Rutaceae week : Luvunga sarmentosa Kurz

2012-05-11 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Thanks Smita ji, another new for me. -- 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/

Re: [efloraofindia:116308] Rutaceae week: Zanthoxylum sp. from Chakrata-2011

2012-05-11 Thread Satish Phadke
Nidhan ji Thanks for sharing the species. Genus Zanthoxylum I suppose has leaflets more than 3 and is a highly armed plant. I can see the winged petioles/rachis too. On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 12:33 PM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: Dear all, I hope this one is a Zanthoxylum

Re: [efloraofindia:116309] Re: Kalatope trees id Al051012 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-05-11 Thread Nidhan Singh
Grevillea robusta indeed, Proteaceae.. -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG) College Panipat-132103 Haryana Ph.: 09416371227

Re: [efloraofindia:116310] Rutaceae Week :: Chloroxylon swietenia at Sutagatti

2012-05-11 Thread Satish Phadke
Yes Dinesh ji I have also observed it mentioned in Family Meliaceae? On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 12:57 PM, Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.comwrote: *Chloroxylon swietenia * DC. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ While compiling notes for this

Re: [efloraofindia:116311] Rutaceae week: Life's simple pleasures - (Citrus maxima (syn: C. grandis), pomelo or shaddok,)

2012-05-11 Thread Satish Phadke
Raghu ji Thanks for all your stories associated with many plants. Great work. On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 3:08 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Raghu ji It is always a great pleasure to your novel subject lines, interesting write up and good pictures. Thanks for all this. -- Dr.

Re: [efloraofindia:116314] Rutaceae Week :: Glycosmis pentaphylla at Goa and Lonavala

2012-05-11 Thread Satish Phadke
Thanks for sharing Dinesh ji New to me. Characters to look for in Genus *Glycosmis* ...Unarmed ...Leaflets 3-5. Base equal. ...Anthers glandular Diff. between the two species observed in Mah. 1 Leaflets with subdentate margin; ovary ovoid,sessile; fruits glandular mammilate.*G.pentaphylla* 1

Re: [efloraofindia:116315] Rutaceae week: Atalantia racemosa at Bhimashankar

2012-05-11 Thread Satish Phadke
Very good set. On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 10:31 AM, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Nidhan ji. Regards Prashant On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 10:15 AM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: Very beautiful pics Prashant Ji, This is new for me. -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan

Re: [efloraofindia:116316] Rutaceae week: Bonengousenia albiflora at Mizoram

2012-05-11 Thread Satish Phadke
Thanks Gurcharan ji for updating the knowledge. On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 7:14 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Satish ji It extends from Kashmir in NW Himalayas to Bhutan in NE Himalayas. Quite common in hill stations Chakrata, Simla, Nainital, Almora, Ranikhet, and elsewhere.

Re: [efloraofindia:116317] Rutaceae week: Citrus species for ID.

2012-05-11 Thread Satish Phadke
Appears to be *Citrus maxima* On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 10:38 PM, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Beautiful composition Satish ji. Regards Prashant On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 7:22 PM, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.comwrote: Citrus species for ID Potted lemon plant purchased from

Re: [efloraofindia:116318] Fruits: Nephelium lappaceum L.

2012-05-11 Thread Vijayasankar
Wow! what a beautiful display!... Regards Vijayasankar Raman National Center for Natural Products Research University of Mississippi On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 6:25 AM, Dr Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote: Nephelium lappaceum L. Mant. Pl. 125 1767. Family: Sapindaceae Common name:

[efloraofindia:116319] Re: Rutaceae week: For ID 10/05/2012 SMP1

2012-05-11 Thread Satish Phadke
Thanks Anil ji for the lead. I checked for Genus Atlantia and yes the plant does appear to be from this genus. Characters seen here ...Leaves unifoliate. Hermaphrodite flowers.Petals imbricate. Regarding species. What I find here. .It was a big tree.Filaments are united into a tube.Calyx

Re: [efloraofindia:116320] Terminalia arjuna : Glands

2012-05-11 Thread Satish Phadke
Thanks Vijaysankar ji With very few characters it is difficult to label a species. I think you raised a point as the foliage looks more tomentose. I may be wrong. Let me go again and check for the flowers which were there and possibly old fruits. Will respond again if I find something more. On

Re: [efloraofindia:116322] DV :: 01MAY12 - 0511 :: Grangea-like small herb at Tungwadi

2012-05-11 Thread Aarti S. Khale
Dinesh ji, I think this is similar to one that I had photographed from Panvel posted earlier. Let me check and get back. Regards, Aarti On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 4:34 PM, jmgarg1 jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id assistance please. -- Forwarded message -- From:

Re: [efloraofindia:116323] Rutaceae Week : Citrus Fruit for ID : Oman : 110512 : AK-1

2012-05-11 Thread satyendra tiwari
I think this is Lime, Kagaji neebu, On 11 May 2012 20:21, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.com wrote: Fruits bought from a fruit vendor,grown locally, on the 29th of October,11. The size of our common Mosambi, outer cover very thin. Fruits very juicy, sweet with a slight taste of lemon but

Re: [efloraofindia:116324] DV :: 01MAY12 - 0511 :: Grangea-like small herb at Tungwadi

2012-05-11 Thread Aarti S. Khale
Dinesh ji, Just a guessleaves in your picture and mine posted earlier, the leaves resemble Blumea oxyodonta, 'Spiny Leaved Blumea' as in 'flowersofindia'. Kindly have a look. Aarti On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 6:53 PM, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.comwrote: Dinesh ji, I think this is

Re: [efloraofindia:116326] Kalatope trees id Al051012 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-05-11 Thread Alok Mahendroo
Thank you Vijay ji, Gurcharan ji and Prashant ji for your appreciation and id... regards Alok On Fri, 2012-05-11 at 07:18 +0530, Gurcharan Singh wrote: Yes Grevillea robusta -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007

Re: [efloraofindia:116328] isn't it Trewia nudiflora ? from Hooghly 02-05-12 SK

2012-05-11 Thread surajit koley
Sir, Thank you very much for taking care of this common tree in Hooghly. I humbly request you to convey my thanks and regards to Dr. Das. Regards, Surajit Koley On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 2:28 PM, jmgarg1 jmga...@gmail.com wrote: A reply: Yes! This is *Trewia nudiflora* of Euphorbiaceae

Re: [efloraofindia:116329] leaf blister on Trewia nudiflora from Hooghly

2012-05-11 Thread surajit koley
Sir, I do not know if these blister like growths are called leaf-blister or they are called 'galls'. But the species is the same as in https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/indiantreepix/eJFCyYVnbe0 and the same has been identified as *Trewia nudiflora* by Dr. Das and Sandhya Ji.

Re: [efloraofindia:116331] Rutaceae week: Murraya paniculata (কামিনী) from Hooghly

2012-05-11 Thread surajit koley
Thank you Satish Sir for liking the video. I enjoyed your flowers too. Regards, surajit On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 6:56 PM, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.com wrote: Liked the video Surajit. On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 10:20 PM, surajit koley surajitnotavaila...@gmail.com wrote: Sir / Madam,

Re: [efloraofindia:116332] 25072011-BS-001- Commelina from PIET Campus for ID

2012-05-11 Thread Balkar Singh
Thanks Mayur ji for confirmation On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 9:46 AM, mayur nandikar mnandi...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, this is *Commelina forsskalii** *Vahl. for sure. On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 9:07 PM, jmgarg1 jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please.

Re: [efloraofindia:116332] Tree for ID RDS 002 110512

2012-05-11 Thread Satish Phadke
Trifoliate leaves; thorny treesome *Erythrina *species. On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 9:52 PM, Rajesh Sachdev leopard...@gmail.comwrote: Another deciduous tree for ID. Found this near water body, on the way to Barvi dam forest, Badlapur- Maharashtra. Regards Rajesh -- Dr Satish Phadke

Re: [efloraofindia:116334] Deciduous tree for ID ; Barvi, Badlapur- Maharashtra

2012-05-11 Thread Neil Soares
Hi,   This looks like is a species of Acacia possibly Acacia polycantha [A.suma].    With regards, Neil Soares. --- On Fri, 5/11/12, Rajesh Sachdev leopard...@gmail.com wrote: From: Rajesh Sachdev leopard...@gmail.com Subject: [efloraofindia:116325]

Re: [efloraofindia:116335] Tree for ID RDS 002 110512

2012-05-11 Thread Neil Soares
Hi,  This is a species of Erythrina possibly Erythrina suberosa. Please check the archives of this group for my photographs of this.   With regards,     Neil Soares. --- On Fri, 5/11/12, Rajesh Sachdev leopard...@gmail.com wrote: From: Rajesh Sachdev

Re: [efloraofindia:116336] Rutaceae Week: Boenninghausenia albiflora (Hook.) Rchb. ex Meisn. from Chakrata area

2012-05-11 Thread Balkar Singh
Lovely Shots Sir On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 11:11 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.comwrote: *Boenninghausenia albiflora* (Hook.) Rchb. ex Meisn. Common in Western Himalayas often growing on shaded moist areas, often confused with Thalictrum. Locally known as Pisu mar Buti Photographed

Re: [efloraofindia:116337] Rutaceae Week: Ravenia spectabilis (Lindl.) Planch. ex Griseb. from Delhi

2012-05-11 Thread Balkar Singh
Good shots Again Sir On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 11:36 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.comwrote: *Ravenia spectabilis* (Lindl.) Planch. ex Griseb. syn: *Lemonia spectabilis* Lindl Photographed from Khalsa College, Delhi -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa

Re: [efloraofindia:116338] Rutaceae Week: Ravenia spectabilis from Panipat-2012

2012-05-11 Thread Balkar Singh
Beautiful Catch On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 11:43 AM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: Dear all, This ornamental was shot from a nursery in Panipat. *Ravenia spectabilis* -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG) College Panipat-132103 Haryana Ph.:

Re: [efloraofindia:116339] Rutaceae week : Ruta chalepensis Pune University.

2012-05-11 Thread Balkar Singh
New Addition to my knowledge Satish Ji. Thanks for sharing On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 7:13 PM, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.com wrote: Rutaceae week : *Ruta chalepensis* Pune University. Please validate. -- Dr Satish Phadke -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and

Re: [efloraofindia:116340] isn't it Trewia nudiflora ? from Hooghly 02-05-12 SK

2012-05-11 Thread Neil Soares
Hi,  Have many Trewia nudiflora [Petari / Petani] trees on my property at Shahpur [the photographs of which are available in the archives of this group for comparison]. I do not agree with this diagnosis.    With regards, Neil Soares. --- On Fri, 5/11/12,

Re: [efloraofindia:116341] Deciduous tree for ID ; Barvi, Badlapur- Maharashtra

2012-05-11 Thread ajinkya gadave
what about acacia catechu ( खैर) ? On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 10:43 PM, Neil Soares drneilsoa...@yahoo.comwrote: Hi, This looks like is a species of Acacia possibly Acacia polycantha [A.suma]. With regards, Neil Soares. --- On *Fri,

[efloraofindia:116343] Rutaceae week: Citrus sp. from Hooghly

2012-05-11 Thread surajit koley
Sir / Madam, I recorded these pictures in three villages in Hooghly. I do not know the correct ID of this lime. I was trying to get hold on *C. aurantifolia* and *C. medica* by going through previously uploaded group messages. But it is still not clear to me. Though the attached pictures were

Re: [efloraofindia:116343] isn't it Trewia nudiflora ? from Hooghly 02-05-12 SK

2012-05-11 Thread surajit koley
Neil Sir, I have also noticed the differences and i have mentioned it at the top of this post. Let us wait for more inputs :) Thank you very much and Regards, surajit On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 10:52 PM, Neil Soares drneilsoa...@yahoo.comwrote: Hi, Have many Trewia nudiflora [Petari /

Re: [efloraofindia:116344] Shrub for ID: 011111 SRANA 03 Shrub form Paddar

2012-05-11 Thread jmgarg1
A reply: It looks me Rhamnus virgatus.Anothera plant Tree from Nainital may be Fraxinus micrantha if it hans not petals.If it has petals then it is F.floribunda.It is on the site of Eflora of India by sir Inderjit ji, Yours,

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:116345] Phalaenopsis amabilis - Moon Orchid - 010512 - RK 2

2012-05-11 Thread jmgarg1
A reply: I agree with Ganesh Pradhan ji. It is a hybrid that traces back to the white species Phalaenopsis amabilis. from Prejith Sampath ji. On 9 May 2012 13:22, Ganesh Mani Pradhan geemprad...@gmail.com wrote: Phalaenopsis hybrid. Ganesh M. Pradhan At 10:29 AM 5/9/2012 +0530, jmgarg1

Re: [efloraofindia:116346] Plant for ID: Devbagh SMP 11/05/2012

2012-05-11 Thread jmgarg1
A reply: Based on my pictures, I think it is Syzygium latifolium (Poir.) DC. from Dr. Pudji Widodo. On 11 May 2012 10:28, jmgarg1 jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. Some earlier relevant feedback: “Does your plant has any potential of being

[efloraofindia:116347] which trees or shrubs can help keep elephant herds away?

2012-05-11 Thread Ratnesh
Elephants once a year cross close to our upcoming campus near Hosur in Tamil Nadu. Is there a better alternative to electric fence - like planting certain trees or plants that elephants do not like and would rather keep away from. Tried and trusted suggestions welcome.

Re: [efloraofindia:116351] Catunaregam spinosa flowering

2012-05-11 Thread Balkar Singh
Beautiful catch of Flowers Neil Ji On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 11:18 PM, Neil Soares drneilsoa...@yahoo.comwrote: Hi, Photographed on my property at Shahapur last Sunday. This tree had only this one flower which showed the colour changing from white to yellow indicating successful pollination.

Re: [efloraofindia:116352] Rutaceae Week :: Citrus maxima at Thane and Netorli

2012-05-11 Thread Balkar Singh
Beautiful shots of Chakotra Dinesh Ji On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 1:02 AM, Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.comwrote: *Citrus maxima * (Burm.) Osbeck - *SIT-rus* -- Latinized form of *citron* *MAKS-ih-muh* -- largest (among the genus) ... Dave's

Re: [efloraofindia:116353] Rutaceae week: Bergera koenigii from Karnal

2012-05-11 Thread Balkar Singh
Thanks Prashant ji On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 9:59 AM, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Nice set oif photographs Balkar ji. Regards Prashant On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 8:14 AM, Balkar Singh balkara...@gmail.comwrote: *Dear All* *Bergera koenigii from Karnal growing wild on roadside

Re: [efloraofindia:116354] Revisiting upload of Cotula anthemoides from Kashmir: It is Matricaria matricaroides

2012-05-11 Thread Balkar Singh
Nice Shot and Information Sir On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 4:09 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Dear friends I had uploaded a weed from Kashmir identified as Cotula anthemoides, and incidentally it also appears on Flowers of India

Re: [efloraofindia:116355] Fruits: Garcinia mangostana L.

2012-05-11 Thread Balkar Singh
Beautiful Shot and unique Name.. On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 4:50 PM, Dr Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote: Garcinia mangostana L. Sp. Pl. 443 1753. Family: Clusiaceae Common Names: Mangosteen, Purple Mangosteen. This is a very tasty fruit, so highly recommended. It has high

Re: [efloraofindia:116356] Matricaria aurea from Kashmir

2012-05-11 Thread Balkar Singh
Again Nice Set Sir On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 5:01 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Matricaria aurea* (Loefl.) Schultz-Bip., Bonplandia. 8: 369. 1860 syn: *Cotula aurea* Loefl.; *Chamomilla aurea* (Loefl.) Gay ex Cosson Kralik Common name: Golden mayweed Branched prostrate to

Re: [efloraofindia:116357] Fruits: Nephelium lappaceum L.

2012-05-11 Thread Balkar Singh
Wonderful Shots Pankaj Ji On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 7:46 PM, Vijayasankar vijay.botan...@gmail.comwrote: Wow! what a beautiful display!... Regards Vijayasankar Raman National Center for Natural Products Research University of Mississippi On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 6:25 AM, Dr Pankaj Kumar

Re: [efloraofindia:116359] Deciduous tree for ID ; Barvi, Badlapur- Maharashtra

2012-05-11 Thread Nidhan Singh
To me also this appears more like A. catechu.. -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG) College Panipat-132103 Haryana Ph.: 09416371227

Re: [efloraofindia:116360] Rutaceae Week :: Citrus maxima at Thane and Netorli

2012-05-11 Thread Nidhan Singh
Yes Dinesh Ji, Excellent capture...as always. -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG) College Panipat-132103 Haryana Ph.: 09416371227

[efloraofindia:116361] Red Whiskered Bulbul

2012-05-11 Thread Marianne de Nazareth
Hi, This is about the redwhiskered bulbul --- http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/article3409961.ece Marianne -- Former Asst. Editor, The Deccan Herald, Freelance Web Print Journalist Registered PhD scholar Adjunct faculty: St Joseph's PG college of Media Studies

Re: [efloraofindia:116362] Rutaceae Week_RVS2_Zanthoxylum ovalifolium

2012-05-11 Thread Nidhan Singh
Many thanks Vijayasankar Ji for showing this new plant to me, and very nicely -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG) College Panipat-132103 Haryana Ph.: 09416371227

Re: [efloraofindia:116363] Rutaceae Week: Citrus medica L. var. sarcodactylis (Hoola van Nooten) Swingle from California

2012-05-11 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks Sir for this unique and interesting upload... -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG) College Panipat-132103 Haryana Ph.: 09416371227

Re: [efloraofindia:116364] Rutaceae week: Citrus sp. from Hooghly

2012-05-11 Thread surajit koley
Good morning Sir... thank you very much for appreciating. These days the birds are going wary. I think rapid destruction of their habitat is greatly reducing their numbers. Their food and nesting habit are also changing. It was easier to photograph a bird in 2009, even with a 5x zoom! Regards,

Re: [efloraofindia:116365] Rutaceae Week :: Limonia acidissima at Mumbai and Mahabaleshwar

2012-05-11 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks Dinesh Ji, This is very beautiful upload... -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG) College Panipat-132103 Haryana Ph.: 09416371227

Re: [efloraofindia:116366] Re: [efloraofindia:09052012MR1] Rutaceae Week :: Limonia acidissima at Pune

2012-05-11 Thread Nidhan Singh
Detailed and nice upload Bhagyashree ji, thanks... -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG) College Panipat-132103 Haryana Ph.: 09416371227

Re: [efloraofindia:116367] Rutaceae week : Skimmia laureola

2012-05-11 Thread ushadi Micromini
Thank you Amit, a truly unusual Rutaceae, thank you, new to me. Usha di = On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 11:45 AM, amit chauhan amitci...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All, Skimmia laureola locally known as 'Nair Pat' in Kumouni language is used as dhoop or inscence. The photograph was taken at

[efloraofindia:116369] Ball lilies

2012-05-11 Thread Marianne de Nazareth
Hi, Could I have your opinions on the Ball Lily which is flowering now with the rains? Any good hi res pictures to share too? I will give photo credits. This is for a story in the Hindu,. regds, Marianne -- Former Asst. Editor, The Deccan Herald, Freelance Web Print Journalist Registered

Re: [efloraofindia:116370] Rutaceae Week: Boenninghausenia albiflora (Hook.) Rchb. ex Meisn. from Chakrata area

2012-05-11 Thread Satish Phadke
Very attractive flowers and leaves. Thanks for sharing. On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 10:45 PM, Balkar Singh balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Lovely Shots Sir On Thu, May 10, 2012 at 11:11 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.comwrote: *Boenninghausenia albiflora* (Hook.) Rchb. ex Meisn. Common in