Fwd: [efloraofindia:142236] Plz id this plant: pa67 - 26dec2012

-- Forwarded message -- From: Peter Boyce Date: 4 January 2013 14:52 Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:141424] Plz id this plant: pa67 - 26dec2012 To: "J.M. Garg" Cc: efloraofindia , coryba...@hotmail.com, manudevkmadha...@gmail.com, jorge.lin...@gmail.com, Peter Matthews < researchcoop

Re: [efloraofindia:142237] Plz id this plant: pa67 - 26dec2012

Thanks, Peter ji, Can it be *Amorphophallus paeoniifolius* (Dennst.) Nicolson as per earlier thread: https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en&fromgroups#!topicsearchin/indiantreepix/A.konjac/indiantreepix/khVsKI1yQ24 On 4 January 2013 14:59, J.M. Garg wrote: > > > -- Forwarded message

[efloraofindia:142240] Re: a herb from high altitudes

Thank you Sir for the identification. Regards Rajat Natak On Thursday, January 3, 2013 9:04:32 PM UTC+5:30, D.S Rawat wrote: > > Appear as Trachydium roylei (Apiaceae)! > DSrawat Pantnagar > > On Monday, December 31, 2012 2:20:42 AM UTC+10, Rajat wrote: >> >> Here I am with one more herb from Hima

Re: [efloraofindia:142240] Gori Valley Tour: Ephedra for specification

Yes Manoj sir is right, this is* Ephedra gerardiana* var. *sikkimensis*Stapf (Syn. *E. saxatilis*). On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 11:29 PM, Ushadi Micromini wrote: > with all our experts, this case is languishing, wonder if ephedra is this > difficult to diagnose? wonder if further dissection or chemi

Re: [efloraofindia:142241] Flora picture of the year 2012 - Sandhya Sasidharan

Sandhya yes when a much loved tree dies or is felled, it feels so sad... but like you said the sprouts are the new hope lovely usha di == On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 1:17 PM, J.M. Garg wrote: > Thanks for the lovely post, Sandhya ji. > > > On 4 January 2013 12:29, Sandhya Sasidharan wrote: > >> Dear

Re: [efloraofindia:142243] Re: eFl Man for the Month of December, 2012 (among moderators): Mr. J. M. Garg

oh yes just saw this email congratulations Mr. Garg usha di On Tue, Jan 1, 2013 at 4:07 PM, Balkar Singh wrote: > Many Many Congrts Garg Ji > > > On Tue, Jan 1, 2013 at 10:15 AM, Prashant Awale wrote: > >> Congratulations Garg ji. >> Regards >> Prashant >> On Tue, Jan 1, 2013 at 7:33 AM, Dr Pan

Re: [efloraofindia:142245] H A P P Y N E W Y E A R 2013

Dinesh like the contrained style happy new year to you and all usha di On Tue, Jan 1, 2013 at 12:02 AM, Dinesh Valke wrote: > > [image: Happy New Year :: 2013] > > Wishing everyone at eFI and their families a wonderful New Year filled > with lots of joy and happiness. > > -- > > > > -- Usha

Re: [efloraofindia:142245] Flora picture of the year 2012 - Sandhya Sasidharan

Thanks Sandhya ji for sharing such a lovely story and flora pic. Regards Prashant On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:36 PM, Ushadi Micromini wrote: > Sandhya > yes > when a much loved tree dies or is felled, it feels so sad... > but like you said the sprouts are the new hope > lovely > usha di > == > > > O

Re: [efloraofindia:142247] New Year Wishes

Happy new year and WELCOMe usha di = On Tue, Jan 1, 2013 at 9:40 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Happy New Year Rawat ji and all members of eFl. family. > > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vika

Re: [efloraofindia:142248] Fwd: HAPPY NEW YEAR- 2013

happy new year to you and yours usha di On Tue, Jan 1, 2013 at 9:30 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Happy New Year Khayanjeet ji and all members of eFl. family > > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Res: 932 Anand Ku

Re: [efloraofindia:142249] Happy new year 2013

happy new year to you and yours usha di On Tue, Jan 1, 2013 at 2:34 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Happy New Year Karuna ji and all members of eFl' > > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas P

Re: [efloraofindia:142250] Re: Caryophyllaceae week Statistics.

thank you Satish Happy new year usha di On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 2:54 PM, Satish Phadke wrote: > Attaching the Excel file. > > Dr Satish Phadke > > > On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 2:50 PM, Satish Phadke wrote: > >> I have compiled the statistics of the plants from Caryophyllaceae during >> the family w

[efloraofindia:142251] Happy New Year

*May the joy, happiness, Celebration and peace Surrounded you for the new year May stay ever, to make you happy. Happy New Wishes for a Prosperous and successful year* *

[efloraofindia:142254] Re: Euphorbiaceae for identification 040113MK02

Could this be Sauropus albiflorus? Pudji Widodo On Friday, January 4, 2013 12:58:18 PM UTC+7, Muthu Karthick, N wrote: > > Dear all, > > Please help me to identify this shrub. Is this any *Phyllanthus* sp.? I > can't see any flowers in this plant. > > Leaf: c. 4 x 3 cm > Fruit: c. 1 cm across >

[efloraofindia:142254] RE: Amorphophallus sp. Plz id this plant: pa67 - 26dec2012

This is most likely common paeoniifolius, widespread through Maharashtra and most other S Indian states as well as Assam. Fruithead and ripening sequence of the berries are quite characteristic for this species. The other "big" species in Maharashtra, Am. commutatus has different fruits held on a l

[efloraofindia:142256] Re: Euphorbiaceae for identification 040113MK02

Looks like Phyllanthus reticulatus best Radha On Friday, January 4, 2013 5:59:20 PM UTC+5:30, Pudji Widodo wrote: > > Could this be Sauropus albiflorus? > > Pudji Widodo > > On Friday, January 4, 2013 12:58:18 PM UTC+7, Muthu Karthick, N wrote: >> >> Dear all, >> >> Please help me to identify th

Re: [efloraofindia:142256] Creeper for ID from Bangalore

Janani ji ... this could be the cardinal creeper, *Ipomoea horsfalliae*(family: Convolvulaceae) - native of the Caribbean, Brazil. Let us wait for validating comment(s). Regards. Dinesh On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 5:49 PM, Janani wrote: > Hello everybody, > > I saw this plant growing on the compound

Re: [efloraofindia:142257] 03012013 BRS 426

Yes *Eclipta prostrata*. Dr Satish Phadke On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 2:20 PM, Prasad Dash wrote: > It appears Eclipta prostrata to me > > Regards > > Prasad > > > On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 11:26 AM, Rathinasabapathy Bhuvaragasamy < > brspa...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Pl. find the attached file contain p

Re: [efloraofindia:142258] Pupalia atropurpurea Moq. ? Hooghly 18-12-12 sk2

Thank you Sir, also found a link of a document on *Pupalia* - http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/4117978?uid=3738256&uid=2&uid=4&sid=21101616363907 . Regards, surajit On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 10:52 AM, J.M. Garg wrote: > Hi, Surajit ji, > Both are synonyms as per all links given in refrences

[efloraofindia:142260] Re: Your Hygrophila triflora

Thank you once again Garg Sir. Regards, surajit On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 11:45 AM, J.M. Garg wrote: > Hi, Surajit ji: > The following link may be of some help in sorting out your Hygrophila > triflora: > > https://www.google.co.in/#hl=en&q=Hygrophila+triflora&bpcl=40096503&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbo=u&t

Re: [efloraofindia:142261] Hooghly Today : Phaulopsis imbricata (Forssk.) Sweet

Very good find *Himalayan Ruellia.* Family : Acanthaceae Dr Satish Phadke On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 11:28 PM, surajit koley < surajitnotavaila...@gmail.com> wrote: > Sir, > > This small wild herb might be *Phaylopsis parviflora* > Willd.= > *Phau

Re: [efloraofindia:142262] 03012013 BRS 426

What is the difference between Eclipta alba and Eclipta prostrata. Is it in its habit? On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 7:51 PM, Satish Phadke wrote: > Yes *Eclipta prostrata*. > > Dr Satish Phadke > > > On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 2:20 PM, Prasad Dash wrote: > >> It appears Eclipta prostrata to me >> >> Regar

Re: [efloraofindia:142263] eFl woman for the month of December, 2012 (among members excluding Moderators): Ms. Rashmi Khiani

Congrats Rashmi ji Your posts were stimulating the members for identification. Keep posting. Dr Satish Phadke On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 5:40 PM, Rashmi Khiani wrote: > Dear Dr Gurcharan ji, Dinesh ji, Prashant ji, Garg sir, Dr > Vijayashankar ji, Dr Balkar ji and Dr Nidhan ji , > > Thank you so ve

Re: [efloraofindia:142264] Dr. Gurcharan Singh- Efi Man of the year 2012

Very good words Garg ji. Gurcharan ji Best wishes. Its because of you the group has achieved great heights. Your participation is just uncomparable.Thanks a lot. Dr Satish Phadke On Tue, Jan 1, 2013 at 12:55 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Thanks Garg ji > It is just the result of your innovation

Re: [efloraofindia:142265] Hooghly Today : Phaulopsis imbricata (Forssk.) Sweet

Thank you very much Satish Sir, it was growing near my school, found only two individuals in a private property (but the plant is surely wild). Regards, surajit On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 8:05 PM, Satish Phadke wrote: > Very good find > *Himalayan Ruellia.* > Family : Acanthaceae > > Dr Satish P

Re: [efloraofindia:142265] IDENTITY : 27

A reply: "Dear Col. Sarkar, Both the photos are of *Deeringia amaranthoides* of family Amaranthaceae. In this family climbers are very rare. There is one one rare Himalayan plant *Stilbanthus scandens* - also a climber of this.family. Regards A.P. DAS " On 3 January 2013 21:37, jmgarg1 wrote: >

[efloraofindia:142267] Fwd: Amorphophallus sp. Plz id this plant: pa67 - 26dec2012

-- Forwarded message -- From: Matthews Date: 4 January 2013 17:46 Subject: Re: Amorphophallus sp. Plz id this plant: pa67 - 26dec2012 To: " Dear JMG, Sorry, I cannot say anything about the species identification here, but Dr NYUGEN Du might, as he has been looking at wild Amorpho

indiantreepix@googlegroups.com

Yes Usha di Such posts elicit a different path of discussion which unravels many less known stories. Dr Satish Phadke On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 11:54 PM, Ushadi Micromini wrote: > what an interesting history > > one of the newly minted botanists or historians could spend a decade > unraveling th

Re: [efloraofindia:142269] Ageratum conyzoides L. ? Hooghly 20-12-12 sk3

A reply: "This is Ageratum conyzoides L.(Asteraceae) Regards, Sukla Chanda" On 4 January 2013 10:58, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. > efi site link: > > https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/species/a---l/ar/asteraceae/ageratum/ageratum-conizo

Re: [efloraofindia:142270] Insectivorous herb in Western Himalaya

Thanks for sharing this. Family member from Lentibulariaceae i.e.Utricularias? Dr Satish Phadke On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 2:37 PM, D.S Rawat wrote: > *Pinguicula alpina* L. (Lentibulariaceae) is a rarely photographed > insectivorous herb in the alpine Himalaya. It grows on moist shady slopes > bet

Re: [efloraofindia:142271] Flora Picture of the Year 2012 - Vijayasankar Raman

Very well said Vijaya ji Nice post. Dr Satish Phadke On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 1:09 AM, Vijayasankar wrote: > Thank you all for the appreciations... > > > Regards > > Vijayasankar Raman > National Center for Natural Products Research > University of Mississippi > > > On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 11:56 A

Re: [efloraofindia:142272] Flora picture of the year 2012 - Heritage tree of Mysore city - Bombax ceiba

Thank you Swami ji For the information Happy new year to you too. Dr Satish Phadke On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 9:15 AM, M Swamy wrote: > Dear all in the E- flora group, > At the out set, I acknowledge the numerous New Year greetings from all > our brothers and sisters of the group. I reciprocate

Re: [efloraofindia:142273] Two new additions to Flora of India

Congratulations Manudevji... Dr Satish Phadke On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 11:22 AM, Muthu Karthick wrote: > Congratulations Manudevji... --

Re: [efloraofindia:142274] Cucurbitaceae for identification 040113MK01

Yes *Momordica dioica* Dr Satish Phadke On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 11:21 AM, Muthu Karthick wrote: > Dear all, > > Please help me to identify this climber. > > Leaf: c. 8 cm across > Fruit: c. 6 x 4 cm > > Date: 23 Dec 2012 > Place: Nagapatinam Dist., TN > Alt.: 3-4 m asl > Habitat: Coastal area >

Re: [efloraofindia:142275] Happy New Year

Thanks Pravin ji for New Year wishes. Wish you and your family very Happy and Prosperous New Year. Regards Prashant On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 5:37 PM, Pravin Kawale wrote: > > > > *May the joy, happiness, Celebration and > peace > Surrounded you for t

Re: [efloraofindia:142276] Solanum seaforthianum

Very nice Janani ji Dr Satish Phadke On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 3:40 PM, Janani wrote: > Hello everybody, > > Found the plant really eye-catching, on the end of a vacant land in the > outskirts of Bangalore. There seem to have been a few discussion on it > already, some of which I have copied here

Re: [efloraofindia:142277] Solanum seaforthianum

Thank you :) On 4 January 2013 20:32, Satish Phadke wrote: > Very nice Janani ji > > Dr Satish Phadke > > > On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 3:40 PM, Janani wrote: > >> Hello everybody, >> >> Found the plant really eye-catching, on the end of a vacant land in the >> outskirts of Bangalore. There seem to

Re: [efloraofindia:142278] Creeper for ID from Bangalore

Thank you Dineshji, Will wait :) On 4 January 2013 19:23, Dinesh Valke wrote: > Janani ji ... this could be the cardinal creeper, *Ipomoea > horsfalliae*(family: Convolvulaceae) - native of the Caribbean, Brazil. > Let us wait for validating comment(s). > Regards. > Dinesh > > > On Fri, Jan 4,

Re: [efloraofindia:142279] Re: a herb from high altitudes

Interesting plant. Thanks for sharing this tiny herb Royle's Trachydium • Hindi: Churoo Dr Satish Phadke On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:27 PM, Rajat wrote: > Thank you Sir for the identification. > Regards > Rajat Natak > > > On Thursday, January 3, 2013 9:04:32 PM UTC+5:30, D.S Rawat wrote: >> >> A

Re: [efloraofindia:142280] Flora picture of the year 2012 - Sandhya Sasidharan

Why nothing spectacular. It is spectacular. Aptly the flower of this tree has been selected as the *State flower of Maharashtra*. Dr Satish Phadke On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 5:08 PM, Prashant Awale wrote: > Thanks Sandhya ji for sharing such a lovely story and flora pic. > Regards > Prashant > > >

Re: [efloraofindia:142281] Phyllanthus for identification 040113MK03

Yes, it does look like Phyllanthus debilis. Regards Vijayasankar Raman National Center for Natural Products Research University of Mississippi On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 12:10 AM, Muthu Karthick wrote: > Dear all, > > Please help me to identify this herb found in coastal zone. The > characterist

[efloraofindia:142282] Re: Ornamental Plant for ID : Oman : 030113 : AK-1

Ajinkya ji, Thanks once again for the id. Regards, Aarti On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 3:31 PM, ajinkya gadave wrote: > *Calathea makoyana* > > > On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 2:28 PM, Aarti S. Khale wrote: > >> A cultivated, ornamental plant seen in a plant nursery here in Muscat, >> Oman on 26th & 30th Octob

[efloraofindia:142283] Re: Euphorbiaceae for identification 040113MK02

Isn't it *Breynia vitis-idaea*? Regards Vijayasankar Raman National Center for Natural Products Research University of Mississippi On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 7:03 AM, radhaveach wrote: > Looks like Phyllanthus reticulatus > > best > Radha > > > On Friday, January 4, 2013 5:59:20 PM UTC+5:30, Pu

Re: [efloraofindia:142287] 04012013 BRS 428

*Ochna serrulata...* Dr Satish Phadke On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 9:43 PM, Rathinasabapathy Bhuvaragasamy < brspa...@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear Members, > > Pl. find the attached file contain photos for id. request. > > Location: Nadukuppam, Vilupuram Dist. > Date: 30.12.2012 > Habitat: garden > Habit

[efloraofindia:142289] Flora Picture of Year 2012: Pankaj Kumar

I can't say that this is the best picture I have taken, but just wanted to share to emphasize the importance of study on Plant-Pollinator interactions. Bulbophyllum is one of the largest genera of epiphytic orchids which are very widespread and at the same time have a very peculiar mode of poll

[efloraofindia:142290] Re: Insectivorous herb in Western Himalaya

Very few are the lucky ones to see this. Have searched this for a long time in vain in the western Himalaya. Thanks for sharing Mr. D.S.Rawat Best regards Pankaj On Wednesday, 2 January 2013 17:07:11 UTC+8, D.S Rawat wrote: > > *Pinguicula alpina* L. (Lentibulariaceae) is a rarely photographed

indiantreepix@googlegroups.com

Please remember that all species names with Heyne may not be originally described from India. Another Karel Heyne also worked in Malaysia and the same species might be found in India. There were three Heynes connected to Botany as stated by Vijayshankar. As per the usage of the name, in simple w

indiantreepix@googlegroups.com

Yes, point noted Pankaj. The query was put with this very intention - when I thought I found two botanists working in India during the colonial times. 1) Dr B Heyne, a German 2) Benjamin Heyne, a Scott But later discovered both these were same identity. Vijayasankar ji's information did raise th

Re: [efloraofindia:142295] Flora Picture of Year 2012: Pankaj Kumar

Great capture. The fluorescent bee is stunning! Dr Satish Phadke On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 9:58 PM, Dr Pankaj Kumar wrote: > I can't say that this is the best picture I have taken, but just wanted to > share to emphasize the importance of study on Plant-Pollinator interactions. > > Bulbophyllum is

Re: [efloraofindia:142296] Gaultheria trichophylla, and alpine shrub

Thanks Rawat ji Collected many specimens in both flower and fruit in early seventees, but yet to catch on my camera. Hope to do it soon. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. P

Re: [efloraofindia:142296] Flora Picture of Year 2012: Pankaj Kumar

Excellent close-up shot Pankaj! and a nice write-up with useful information. I wonder how much time you spent with patience to capture this great image!!! Nice photography, as usual. Regards Vijayasankar Raman National Center for Natural Products Research University of Mississippi On Fri, Jan

Re: [efloraofindia:142298] Flora Picture of Year 2012: Pankaj Kumar

Pankaj ji Your photographs are always inspiring. Thanks for sharing. -- 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:142299] Flora Picture of Year 2012: Pankaj Kumar

Thanks a lot Sathish sir. Vijay doc and Gurcharan sir for your good words. Sathish sir, they are not bees, they are flies. Pankaj On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 1:06 AM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Pankaj ji > Your photographs are always inspiring. > Thanks for sharing. > > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Ret

Re: [efloraofindia:142300] Ageratum conyzoides L. ? Hooghly 20-12-12 sk3

Thank you Sir, i am very grateful to Sukla Ji. Regards, surajit On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 8:14 PM, J.M. Garg wrote: > A reply: > "This is Ageratum conyzoides L.(Asteraceae) > Regards, > Sukla Chanda" > > On 4 January 2013 10:58, J.M. Garg wrote: > >> Forwarding again for Id confirmation or othe

Re: [efloraofindia:142301] 04012013 BRS 427

*Hybanthus enneaspermus* of Violaceae. Tamil name: ஓரிதழ் தாமரை (Oridhaz thaamarai) Regards Vijayasankar Raman National Center for Natural Products Research University of Mississippi On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 10:09 AM, Rathinasabapathy Bhuvaragasamy < brspa...@gmail.com> wrote: > Dear Members, >

Re: [efloraofindia:142302] Flora Picture of Year 2012: Pankaj Kumar

Superb. Very informative post and perfect photograph showing Plant-Pollinator interaction. Thanks Pankaj ji for sharing. Regards Prashant On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 10:39 PM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Thanks a lot Sathish sir. Vijay doc and Gurcharan sir for your good words. > Sathish sir, they are not

Re: [efloraofindia:142303] Gaultheria trichophylla, and alpine shrub

Thanks Rawat ji for sharing this tiny Himalayan beauty. Regards Prashant On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 10:33 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Thanks Rawat ji > Collected many specimens in both flower and fruit in early seventees, but > yet to catch on my camera. Hope to do it soon. > > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan

[efloraofindia:142307] Re: Insectivorous herb in Western Himalaya

Thank you posting this really nice image of Pinguicula alpina. The species varies a lot in terms of the extent and number of yellow patches. This species no longer occurs in the UK although it used to occur in one small area of Scotland. I had no idea it reached so far east. On Wednesday, 2

[efloraofindia:142308] Re: Musa sp. (?) from Kamrup district, Assam

I don't think is a Musa or even a member of that family. The venation of the leaves is wrong and it looks as if the leaves arise from a true stem on short petioles. I would think this is a dicot. Do you have any photos showing the stem? On Friday, 28 December 2012 12:38:47 UTC, kd_...@rediff

[efloraofindia:142309] Re: ocimum like herb Hooghly 61-12-12 sk2

To me this looks very like Perilla frutescens and this is reinforced by the comment that it does not have a strong smell. On Sunday, 16 December 2012 13:57:36 UTC, surajitkoley wrote: > > Sir, > > Found this herb yesterday on the edge of a agri-land. > > Species : UNKNOWN > H & H : wild herb, abo

[efloraofindia:142310] Re: Herb ID request - RK56 - 19-Dec-2012

This could be a member of Asteraceae but I can't see enough detail. Did it have an acrid smell? On Wednesday, 19 December 2012 05:12:03 UTC, Rashmi Khiani wrote: > > Hello all, > > Request identification of this herb from Vasai region. It is around 3 feet > tall. Did not see any flowers and fru

Re: [efloraofindia:142311] 211212 BRS 419

This might be a Hoya species, I can't see quite enough detail in the flower but the growth form is very similar. On Friday, 28 December 2012 05:48:28 UTC, JM Garg wrote: > > Forwarding again for Id assistance please. > > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: Rathinasabapathy Bhuvara

Re: [efloraofindia:142311] 04012013GS1: Euphorbiaceae Tree from Kud, J & K

This is *Mallotus philippensis*, I think. Regards Vijayasankar Raman National Center for Natural Products Research University of Mississippi On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 12:19 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Please help in the ID of this small tree, about 12 feet tall, photographed > along roadsides

Re: [efloraofindia:142312] 04012013GS1: Euphorbiaceae Tree from Kud, J & K

Thanks Vijayasankar ji I had seen the tree earlier in Pachmari some 30 years back, and somehow remembered only the long inflorescence. Thanks again. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delh

Re: [efloraofindia:142313] 04012013 BRS 427

Also called புருஷரத்னம் ? an ayurvedic herb? Chitra On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 11:22 PM, Vijayasankar wrote: > *Hybanthus enneaspermus* of Violaceae. > Tamil name: ஓரிதழ் தாமரை (Oridhaz thaamarai) > > > Regards > > Vijayasankar Raman > National Center for Natural Products Research > University of Mis

Re: [efloraofindia:142314] Re: ocimum like herb Hooghly 61-12-12 sk2

Good morning Alastair Ji While some pictures of *Perilla frutescens* found in google-search look like this plant, the leaves of *Perilla frutescens* seem to be acute as have been described in Flora of Pakistan - http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=5&taxon_id=200019964. Moreover, the sa

Re: [efloraofindia:142315] Re: Persicaria sp. from Hooghly 10/10/12 sk

Agree with you Surajit ji, Now we have only two option left. Waiting to see the mature nuts one more time so that we can reach to a conclusion. Regards, Ritesh. --

Re: [efloraofindia:142316] Flora Picture of the Year 2012 - Vijayasankar Raman

Very informative and nice shot Vijaya Ji. Regards Prasad On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 8:19 PM, Satish Phadke wrote: > Very well said Vijaya ji > Nice post. > > Dr Satish Phadke > > > On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 1:09 AM, Vijayasankar wrote: > >> Thank you all for the appreciations... >> >> >> Regards >> >>

[efloraofindia:142317] Re: 04012013GS1: Euphorbiaceae Tree from Kud, J & K

On Friday, 4 January 2013 23:49:23 UTC+5:30, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > > Please help in the ID of this small tree, about 12 feet tall, photographed > along roadsides in Kud, J & K, alt. about 1200 m, in May, 2012. A member of > Euphorbiaceae. > > -- > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Pr

Re: [efloraofindia:142320] Insectivorous herb in Western Himalaya

Thank you for sharing this image Rawat saheb. Lovely sighting with image. Just saw it (the sketch) in the book of Concise Flowers of the Himalayas. On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 2:37 PM, D.S Rawat wrote: > *Pinguicula alpina* L. (Lentibulariaceae) is a rarely photographed > insectivorous herb in the a

Re: [efloraofindia:142322] Flora Picture of Year 2012: Pankaj Kumar

One of the best images & post. Thanks, Pankaj ji. On 4 January 2013 21:58, Dr Pankaj Kumar wrote: > I can't say that this is the best picture I have taken, but just wanted to > share to emphasize the importance of study on Plant-Pollinator interactions. > > Bulbophyllum is one of the largest gen

Re: [efloraofindia:142323] Flora Picture of Year 2012: Pankaj Kumar

Thanks a lot Rajesh, Prashant sir and Garg sir. You all are a source of motivation for me. Best regards Pankaj On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 2:28 PM, J.M. Garg wrote: > One of the best images & post. > Thanks, Pankaj ji. > > On 4 January 2013 21:58, Dr Pankaj Kumar wrote: > >> I can't say that this

[efloraofindia:142325] Re: Dr. Gurcharan Singh- Efi Man of the year 2012

Hearty congratulations Gurcharan Singh ji. Feel privileged and proud to be part of the eflora community led by your able guidance. Wishing you all the very best. Regards, Sandhya --

[efloraofindia:142326] Re: Flora Picture of the Year 2012 - Vijayasankar Raman

Thank you for the wonderful picture and the apt quotation. Hope the seeds will keep sprouting and surviving. Wish you all the very best this New Year. Regards, Sandhya --

[efloraofindia:142326] Re: Wonderful 2012 for efloraofindia

In addition, treks organised by our moderators & members like Rajesh Ji, Balkar ji etc. (Valley of Flowers), Gauri valley (Balkar ji, Shrikant ji & Nidhan ji), Chakrata (Balkar ji, Singh ji, Shrikant ji , Nidhan ji) & undertaken by individual members (Dinesh ji, Prashant ji, Satish ji etc.) parti

Re: [efloraofindia:142327] Flora Picture of the Year 2012 - Vijayasankar Raman

Are they not the same tribe who are associated with the famed Arogyapacha? On Tue, Jan 1, 2013 at 7:04 AM, Vijayasankar wrote: > Dear friends, > > I wish you all a very happy new year 2013. > > Here is my 'Flora Picture of the Year 2012'. > > "the seed is now ready to continue the legacy for gene

[efloraofindia:142329] Re: Musa sp. (?) from Kamrup district, Assam

I think this is a seedling of the large deciduous tree *Dillenia pentagyna*. Family: Dilleniaceae. This is common in the Western Ghats. Commonly called Dog Teak. Has very big leaves. Known as Pattipunna or Vazhapunna in Malayalam. Please wait for experts to comment. Regards, Sandhya

[efloraofindia:142330] Re: Gaultheria trichophylla, and alpine shrub

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Regards, Sandhya --

Re: [efloraofindia:142330] Flora Picture of Year 2012: Pankaj Kumar

What a lovely photo! Thank you for the pdf Pankaj ji. It was very interesting. On 5 January 2013 12:03, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Thanks a lot Rajesh, Prashant sir and Garg sir. > You all are a source of motivation for me. > Best regards > Pankaj > > > > On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 2:28 PM, J.M. Garg wr

Re: [efloraofindia:142332] Flora of Kerala: Heliconia psittacorum L. f. from Calicut University Campus

Balkar: Beautiful subject and pictures.. did uou get to see some ripe fruits with seeds? usha di Since garg ji has resurfaced it... does it mean we are waiting for someone else to validate the diagnosis? On Fri, Dec 28, 2012 at 10:45 PM, Balkar Singh wrote: > Dear All > *Heliconia psittaco

Re: [efloraofindia:142333] Re: Musa sp. (?) from Kamrup district, Assam

It does look something like D.pentagyna, though I am not very familiar with the plant and would not be able to tell for sure. But I have attached a picture that I took some time back. Sorry for the low quality. On 5 January 2013 12:34, harithasandhya wrote: > > I think this is a seedling of the

Re: [efloraofindia:142335] 04012013GS1: Euphorbiaceae Tree from Kud, J & K

Thanks Gurcharanji Another one of the trees which is fallen off the favorite list... its dye is supplanted by newer synthetic dyes... the red "granular" substance on the seed covers is supposed to have been a dye used to color natural fibres... I do not see it in any catalogues of natural dyes..

Re: [efloraofindia:142336] Flora of Kerala: Heliconia psittacorum L. f. from Calicut University Campus

Yes, Ushadi, I resurfaced it for validation. On 5 January 2013 12:53, Ushadi Micromini wrote: > Balkar: > Beautiful subject and pictures.. > > did uou get to see some ripe fruits with seeds? > > usha di > > Since garg ji has resurfaced it... > does it mean we are waiting for someone else to val

[efloraofindia:142338] Re: Gaultheria trichophylla, and alpine shrub

Beautiful. Here is mine from Rohtang Pass. https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!searchin/indiantreepix/gaultheria/indiantreepix/UgqwsoVUWFs/UaZwCgO2G1cJ Best regards Pankaj On Saturday, 5 January 2013 01:00:30 UTC+8, D.S Rawat wrote: > > Gaultheria trichophylla is a small prostrate shru