[efloraofindia:167397] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Peristylus plantagineus :: Yeoor Hills :: DV35

Orchidaceae fortnight orchid family *Peristylus plantagineus* (Lindl.) Lindl. *per-ih-STY-lus* -- Greek: *peri* (around), *stylos* (column) ... Dave's Botanary

Re: [efloraofindia:167398] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Peristylus plantagineus :: Yeoor Hills :: DV35

Yes Peristylus plantagineus... Pankaj On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 3:03 PM, Dinesh Valke wrote: > > Orchidaceae fortnight > orchid family > *Peristylus plantagineus* (Lindl.) Lindl. > > *per-ih-STY-lus* -- Greek: *peri* (around), *stylos* (column) ... Dave's > Botanary

[efloraofindia:167400] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Peristylus stocksii :: Aajaa Parvat :: DV36

Orchidaceae fortnight orchid family *Peristylus stocksii* (Hook.f.) Kraenzl. *per-ih-STY-lus* -- Greek: *peri* (around), *stylos* (column) ... Dave's Botanary

Re: [efloraofindia:167399] Orchidaceae Fortnight: Orchid of Indonesia 2

This looks like Grammatophyllum to me. Will have to check the species. Pankaj On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 11:41 PM, Pudji Widodo wrote: > Dear Sirs, > My friend wants to know the name of an orchid from Papua. Thank you. > > Pudji Widodo > Fakultas Biologi Universitas Jenderal Soedirman > PURWOKERTO 5

Re: [efloraofindia:167401] Orchidaceae Fortnight: Oncidium 'Sweet Sugar' from California GS-12

Very beautiful orchids. Known by the name "Dancing Girl Orchid" Thanks for sharing, Regards, Mani On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 9:43 AM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Another handsome pic :) > Best regards > Pankaj > > On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 12:09 PM, Gurcharan Singh > wrote: > > Oncidium 'Sweet Sugar' anot

Re: [efloraofindia:167401] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Peristylus stocksii :: Aajaa Parvat :: DV36

Yes Peristylus stocksii. Thanks for sharing. Pankaj On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 3:13 PM, Dinesh Valke wrote: > > Orchidaceae fortnight > orchid family > *Peristylus stocksii* (Hook.f.) Kraenzl. > > *per-ih-STY-lus* -- Greek: *peri* (around), *stylos* (column) ... Dave's > Botanary

Re: [efloraofindia:167403] Orchidaceae Fortnight : For ID : Flower Show,Mumbai : 031013 : AK-2

Pankaj ji, Thanks for the id. Regards, Aarti On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 10:45 AM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Its a hybrid Dendrobium. > Pankaj > > On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 2:40 PM, Aarti S. Khale > wrote: > > An ornamental orchid seen at the Flower Show in Mumbai on 18/2/2011. > > Id please. > > Aarti > >

Re: [efloraofindia:167404] Ornamental Plant For ID : Jijamata Udyan,Mumbai : 170913 : AK-2

Garg ji, Mahadeswara ji, Thanks for follow up and id of this ornamental plant. Waiting for validation as it looks same to me.Calathea wiotii. Regards, Aarti On Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 3:45 PM, J.M. Garg wrote: > A reply: > "For me the plant looks like Calathea wiotii. Pl check this link: > http

[efloraofindia:167405] Re: orchid ID

Beautiful plant Vanda spathulata. Thanks for sharing. Pankaj On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 3:15 PM, JAYANTHI P JOY wrote: > > Please identifying the vanda plant. > With regards, > > JAYANTHI P, > RESEARCH SCHOLAR, > DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY, > BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY, > COIMBATORE-46. > -- ***

Re: [efloraofindia:167406] ORCHIDACEAE Juss.: Habit and Habitat

OMG , what a great knowledge you have Pankaj jino wonder your IDs are considered full an final conclusion. Thanks for sharing it. On Oct 3, 2013 11:00 AM, "Pankaj Kumar" wrote: > Orchids are very unique and they are found in wide range of habitats > at diverse elevations. > Still they are hig

Re: [efloraofindia:167407] ORCHIDACEAE Juss.: Habit and Habitat

Thanks Pankaj for this wonderful information. Regards. Dinesh On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 1:13 PM, Rajesh Sachdev wrote: > OMG , what a great knowledge you have Pankaj jino wonder your IDs are > considered full an final conclusion. Thanks for sharing it. > On Oct 3, 2013 11:00 AM, "Pankaj Kumar"

[efloraofindia:167409] Re: ORCHIDACEAE Juss.: Habit and Habitat

Pankaj ..i will like to know more about SUB-TERRENEAN orchids how they can grow below ground also examples and pictures ( if possible ) Thanks On Thursday, October 3, 2013 11:00:32 AM UTC+5:30, Dr Pankaj Kumar wrote: > > Orchids are very unique and they are found in wide range of habitats >

[efloraofindia:167409] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Porpax jerdoniana :: Anmod :: DV37

Orchidaceae fortnight orchid family *Porpax jerdoniana* (Wight) Rolfe Dear friends, perhaps this photo may not be appealing; but it is all I have at present of *Porpax jerdoniana*.at Anmod on 23 APR 11 [image: Porpax jerdoniana]

Re: [efloraofindia:167410] ORCHIDACEAE Juss. Fortnight: Shortest plant name - Aa

Interesting story of Aa...i came across this while i was searching something :) On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 11:54 AM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Technically its not possible. One should be word and another should be > grammar attached :) so it can be now second as Aaa > HAHAHHAA > Pankaj > > > On Thu, O

[efloraofindia:167411] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Porpax reticulata :; Anshi Ghat :: DV38

Orchidaceae fortnight orchid family *Porpax reticulata* Lindl. along Anshi Ghat on 25 MAY 13 [image: Porpax reticulata] [image: Porpax reticulata

Re: [efloraofindia:167412] Re: ORCHIDACEAE Juss.: Habit and Habitat

Its doesnt matter a lot how plants grow just on the ground surface (I didnt say underground, I said Sub-terrenean). The roots and stem are underground. It is almost leafless, some leaf like structures are there but they are not green in colour. The flower doesnt reach above ground but they are exac

[efloraofindia:167414] Re: ORCHIDACEAE Juss.: Habit and Habitat

Thanks Pankaj :) On Thursday, October 3, 2013 11:00:32 AM UTC+5:30, Dr Pankaj Kumar wrote: > > Orchids are very unique and they are found in wide range of habitats > at diverse elevations. > Still they are highly sensitive. They can be EPIPHYTIC (growing on > other trees- not as parasite); TERR

Re: [efloraofindia:167415] Re: ORCHIDACEAE Juss.: Habit and Habitat

Great information Pankaj ji I will have to create more links on our Monthly episodes page.for Orchidaceae This is how an expert coordinating makes a difference. Same happened with Manoj ji coordinating Poaceae fortnight, all my pending grasses got identified and all doubtful identifications got cor

Re: [efloraofindia:167417] Orchidaceae fortnight ..Porpax jerdoniana

... yes definitely cute. Many thanks Smita ji for sharing this Porpax. Yet to meet. Regards. Dinesh On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 1:48 PM, Smita wrote: > Hello friends > sharing very cuute little orchid .. > Porpax jerdoniana > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[efloraofindia:167418] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Rhynchostylis retusa :: Tungareshwar WLS :: DV39

Orchidaceae fortnight orchid family *Rhynchostylis retusa* (L.) Blume *rin-koh-STY-liss* -- Greek: *rhynchos* (beak), *stylis* (small pillar) ... Dave's Botanary

[efloraofindia:167421] Fwd: Palamala hills, Dhoni

Dear all, *Heracleum rigens* ? collected from Kerala. Please validate -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to indiantreepix+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com

[efloraofindia:167426] Re: ORCHIDACEAE Juss.: Pollination Ecology

Thank you Pankaj sir for the detailed information. I am surprised to hear a genus called dracula. Where do you find this ? Did you mean that ants are the main pollinators in orchids by the preferance in sentence? On Thursday, 3 October 2013 11:44:40 UTC+5:30, Dr Pankaj Kumar wrote: > > One of th

Re: [efloraofindia:167426] Orchidaceae fortnight ..Porpax reticulata

Such a beatiful plant Thanks Smita 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:167427] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Rhynchostylis retusa :: Tungareshwar WLS :: DV39

Excellent 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 Th

Re: [efloraofindia:167430] Orchidaceae fortnight ..Porpax jerdoniana

Very good plant and equally good photographs 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/~singh

Re: [efloraofindia:167431] ORCHIDACEAE Fortnight: Neottia pinetorum from Uttarakhand DSR_2

Nice one Rawat 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 Thu, Oct 3, 2013

Re: [efloraofindia:167432] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Porpax jerdoniana :: Anmod :: DV37

Nice little 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/ On Thu, Oct 3, 201

Re: [efloraofindia:167434] ORCHIDACEAE Fortnight: from Uttarakhand DSR_3

Nice one Rawat ji 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/ http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ O

Re: [efloraofindia:167435] ORCHIDACEAE Fortnight: Oreorchis micrantha from Uttarakhand DSR_4

Very good photograph Rawat 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 Thu,

[efloraofindia:167437] Re: ORCHIDACEAE Juss.: Habit and Habitat

Orchids are lithophytic too. eg. *Luisia*, *Pholidota*, *Coelogyne* though the same species may be found as epiphytic over trees. DSRawat On Thursday, October 3, 2013 11:00:32 AM UTC+5:30, Dr Pankaj Kumar wrote: > > Orchids are very unique and they are found in wide range of habitats > at divers

Re: [efloraofindia:167437] ORCHIDACEAE Fortnight: Oreorchis micrantha from Uttarakhand DSR_4

What a beautiful orchid! thanks Rawat Ji for showing.. On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 2:25 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Very good photograph Rawat ji > > > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New

Re: [efloraofindia:167438] ORCHIDACEAE Fortnight: from Uttarakhand DSR_3

Thanks for this beautiful orchid too.. On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 2:24 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Nice one Rawat ji > 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-110

Re: [efloraofindia:167439] ORCHIDACEAE Fortnight: Neottia pinetorum from Uttarakhand DSR_2

Very interesting upload Rawat Ji..many thanks On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 2:21 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Nice one Rawat 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

Re: [efloraofindia:167440] Orchidaceae fortnight ..Porpax jerdoniana

very very beautiful pics of an interesting plant..thanks Smita Ji... On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 2:21 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Very good plant and equally good photographs > > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Res: 932 A

Re: [efloraofindia:167441] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Porpax reticulata :; Anshi Ghat :: DV38

Strange, very beautiful..thanks Dinesh Ji... On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 1:32 PM, Dinesh Valke wrote: > > Orchidaceae fortnight > orchid family > *Porpax reticulata* Lindl. > > along Anshi Ghat on 25 MAY 13 > > [image: Porpax > reticulata]

Re: [efloraofindia:167444] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Rhynchostylis retusa :: Tungareshwar WLS :: DV39

Thanks for excellent pics Dinesh Ji..this plant is reported from Haryana Siwaliks, I have not been lucky enough to see this till now.. On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 2:20 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Excellent photographs Dinesh ji > > > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa

[efloraofindia:167447] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Smithsonia viridiflora :: Anmod :: DV40

Orchidaceae fortnight orchid family *Smithsonia viridiflora* (Dalzell) C.J.Saldanha at Anmod on 29 MAY 11 [image: Smithsonia viridiflora (Aerides dalzelliana)]

Re: [efloraofindia:167451] Orchidaceae fortnight ..Porpax reticulata

This is very beautiful indeed, thanks Smita Ji... On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 2:19 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Such a beatiful plant > Thanks Smita ji > > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, N

[efloraofindia:167453] Re: Asteraceae Fortnight : Part 1 - Radiate Heads : Request For ID : Pahalgam : 090513 : AK-17

Resurfacing for id confirmation please. Aarti On Thursday, May 9, 2013 10:13:36 AM UTC+4, Aarti S. Khale wrote: > > Sharing a picture of a garden flower from Pahalgam, Kashmir. > Picture taken on 6/9/2011. > Posted on our group earlier. > Identified by Ajinkya ji as Aster. > For correct id please.

[efloraofindia:167454] Re: ORCHIDACEAE Fortnight: Pholidota imbricata Lindl. from Uttarakhand DSR_6

Very beautiful Aarti On Thursday, October 3, 2013 1:28:06 PM UTC+4, D.S Rawat wrote: > > *Pholidota imbricata* Lindl. is a terrestrial orchid found over rocks or > over trees. It produces beautiful hanging spikes of tinny flowers during > July-August. Photographed in Alaknanda valley of Uttarak

[efloraofindia:167454] Dr. Pankaj Sahani- How a single person can make a difference ?

Dear members, Seeing the flooding response to 'Orchidaceae Week', I am not surprised. It's all because of one person i.e. Dr. Pankaj Sahani. He has single handedly taken upon himself to bring the Orchidaceae of India to the world on public platform like FOI & eFI. There is no denying that if any fa

[efloraofindia:167455] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Spathoglottis plicata :: garden in Lonavala :: DV41

Orchidaceae fortnight orchid family *Spathoglottis plicata* Blume *spath-oh-GLOT-tiss* -- spathe tongue, refering to the shape of the flower lip ... Dave's Botanary

Re: [efloraofindia:167456] Dr. Pankaj Sahani- How a single person can make a difference ?

Agreeing with your thoughts Garg ji. We are proud of him. Regards. Dinesh On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 3:11 PM, J.M. Garg wrote: > Dear members, > Seeing the flooding response to 'Orchidaceae Week', I am not surprised. > It's all because of one person i.e. Dr. Pankaj Sahani. > He has single handedly

Re: [efloraofindia:167459] Re: ORCHIDACEAE Juss.: Habit and Habitat

Some links https://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/monthly-family-weeks/2013 https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/indiantreepix/ORCHIDACEAE$20Juss.$3A$20Habit$20and$20Habitat%7Csort:relevance/indiantreepix/RkRvtfbX0do/nQDzA-tZT4wJ https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/indiantreepi

[efloraofindia:167462] Re: ORCHIDACEAE Juss.: Habit and Habitat

Pankaj Ji through some light on Orchididaceous mycorrhiza; it will be interesting. DSRawat Pantnagar On Thursday, October 3, 2013 11:00:32 AM UTC+5:30, Dr Pankaj Kumar wrote: > > Orchids are very unique and they are found in wide range of habitats > at diverse elevations. > Still they are highl

Re: [efloraofindia:167462] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Spathoglottis plicata :: garden in Lonavala :: DV41

The picture came out superbly, seems like we are actually standing with the flowers...thanks Dinesh Ji.. On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 3:13 PM, Dinesh Valke wrote: > > Orchidaceae fortnight > orchid family > *Spathoglottis plicata* Blume > > *spath-oh-GLOT-tiss* -- spathe tongue, refering to the shape

[efloraofindia:167463] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Vanda testacea :: Yeoor Hills :: DV42

Orchidaceae fortnight orchid family *Vanda testacea* (Lindl.) Rchb.f. *VAN-duh* -- from Sanskrit, referring to the *Vanda* orchids and some other epiphytic plants ... Dave's Botanary

Re: [efloraofindia:167464] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Spathoglottis plicata :: garden in Lonavala :: DV41

Thank you very much Nidhan ji for the appreciation. That was my first camera, very great companion, gave me beautiful pictures. Regards. Dinesh On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 3:32 PM, Nidhan Singh wrote: > The picture came out superbly, seems like we are actually standing with > the flowers...thanks Din

[efloraofindia:167465] Re: Dr. Pankaj Sahani- How a single person can make a difference ?

Yeah Garg sir THIS ONE PERSON MAKES LOTS OF DIFFERENCE TO OUR ORCHID WORLD Yes Pankaj we are proud of you !!! With your intellegance dedication and hard work, one day you will be Topmost Orchidologist of the world Best Luck Dear ... Keep Progressing :) :) On Thursday, October 3, 2013 3:11:40

[efloraofindia:167467] Re: Chakrata Tour 2013: Tree 1 for id..

Leafy bract below some flowers indicate affinity with Mussaenda sp (Rubiaceae). DSRawat Pantnagar On Friday, September 20, 2013 11:13:06 AM UTC+5:30, Nidhan Singh wrote: > > Dear All, > > This medium sized tree with oblong leaves which are silvery tomentose > beneath was shot during recent tour

Re: [efloraofindia:167467] ID Request 270913SG-B

Yes, it is a Chrozophora. The stellate pubescent fruits confirms it as *Chrozophora rottleri* (Geisl.) A.Juss. ex Spreng. N.P.Balakrishnan, 3 Oct. 2013 On 3 October 2013 15:23, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id assistance please. > > Some earlier relevant feedback: > > Chrozophora sp

Re: [efloraofindia:167468] id pls this climber ...02102013niju1

Momordica cochinchinensis 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 Wed, Oct

[efloraofindia:167470] Re: Orchidaceae fortnight ..Porpax reticulata

Thank Gurcharan Sir , Thank u Nidhan :) On Thursday, October 3, 2013 1:58:05 PM UTC+5:30, Smita wrote: > > Hello friends > sharing Porpax reticulata > frm Sidhudurg MH > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To unsubscribe from this

[efloraofindia:167471] Re: Orchidaceae fortnight ..Porpax jerdoniana

thank you all ... It is very common on moist tree trunks in rainy season Dinesh some one has uploaded pic from forest nearbu mumbai too on fb :) On Thursday, October 3, 2013 1:48:25 PM UTC+5:30, Smita wrote: > > Hello friends > sharing very cuute little orchid .. > Porpax jerdoniana > -- You

Re: [efloraofindia:167471] Re: Orchidaceae fortnight ..Porpax jerdoniana

OH! Let me check the address and time! Many thanks Smita ji. Regards. Dinesh On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 3:51 PM, Smita wrote: > thank you all ... It is very common on moist tree trunks in rainy season > Dinesh > some one has uploaded pic from forest nearbu mumbai too on fb :) > > > On Thursday, Oct

[efloraofindia:167472] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Vanilla planifolia :: Spice Farm in Goa :: DV43

Orchidaceae fortnight orchid family *Vanilla planifolia* Jacks. ex Andrews *van-IL-a* or *van-EE-ya* -- from a Spanish word meaning little pod ... Dave's Botanary

Re: [efloraofindia:167473] Orchidaceae fortnight ..Dendrobium aqueum

Thank you all yes Pankaj flowers are big and beauutiful :) On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 6:25 AM, Nidhan Singh wrote: > Thanks Smita Ji for sharing this very beautiful species.. > > > On Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 9:18 PM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > >> Another of the endemics and rare plant with beautiful big flo

Re: [efloraofindia:167474] Re: Orchidaceae fortnight ...H abenaria crinifera ..SR3

Thank u all for appreciating :) On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 7:48 AM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Very pretty... > Thanks for sharing. > Pankaj > > On Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 10:28 AM, Balkar Singh > wrote: > > Excellent Shot Smita ji > > > > > > On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 9:24 PM, Smita wrote: > >> > >> Thanks

Re: [efloraofindia:167475] Re: ORCHIDACEAE Juss. Fortnight: Brachycorythis obcordata from Chakrata area BS9

Another beauty When are we making our next trip to Chakrata? 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

Re: [efloraofindia:167476] ORCHIDACEAE FORTNIGHT:: Brachycorythis obcordata from Chakrata- NS 07

Great hots Nidhan 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 Thu, Oct 3, 20

Re: [efloraofindia:167477] ORCHIDACEAE FORTNIGHT:: Liparis viridiflora? from Gori Valley- NS 04

Very good upload Thanks Nidhan 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 T

[efloraofindia:167478] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Zeuxine longilabris :: Bondla WLS :: DV44

Orchidaceae fortnight orchid family *Zeuxine longilabris* (Lindl.) Trimen *ZOO-zin-nee* -- Greek: *zeuxis* (united), for the partial union of the lip and the column ... Dave's Botanary

Re: [efloraofindia:167479] ORCHIDACEAE FORTNIGHT:: Dactylorhiza hatagirea from Valley of Flowers- NS 17

Too good Nidhan 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 Thu, Oct 3, 201

Re: [efloraofindia:167480] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Zeuxine longilabris :: Bondla WLS :: DV44

Yes this is Zeuxine longilabris. Wonderful pics. Pankaj On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 6:41 PM, Dinesh Valke wrote: > > Orchidaceae fortnight > orchid family > *Zeuxine longilabris* (Lindl.) Trimen > > *ZOO-zin-nee* -- Greek: *zeuxis* (united), for the partial union of the > lip and the column ... Dav

Re: [efloraofindia:167482] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Zeuxine longilabris :: Bondla WLS :: DV44

Many thanks Pankaj for the validation and appreciation. Regards. Dinesh On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 4:17 PM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Yes this is Zeuxine longilabris. > Wonderful pics. > Pankaj > > > > On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 6:41 PM, Dinesh Valke wrote: > >> >> Orchidaceae fortnight >> orchid family >

Re: [efloraofindia:167481] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Vanilla planifolia :: Spice Farm in Goa :: DV43

Wow where did you get this from :) Wonderful pics. thanks for sharing. Pankaj On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 6:23 PM, Dinesh Valke wrote: > > Orchidaceae fortnight > orchid family > *Vanilla planifolia* Jacks. ex Andrews > > *van-IL-a* or *van-EE-ya* -- from a Spanish word meaning little pod ... Dave's

Re: [efloraofindia:167483] Re: Orchidaceae fortnight ..Porpax jerdoniana

Very cute like babies. Thanks so much Yes Porpax jerdoniana Pankaj On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 6:23 PM, Dinesh Valke wrote: > OH! Let me check the address and time! Many thanks Smita ji. > Regards. > Dinesh > > > On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 3:51 PM, Smita wrote: >> >> thank you all ... It is very common o

Re: [efloraofindia:167484] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Vanilla planifolia :: Spice Farm in Goa :: DV43

There are many spice farms that have come up in Goa. This one is Tanshikar's Spice Farm near Netravali, a very nice place to find most of the plants producing spices. Regards. Dinesh On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 4:18 PM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Wow where did you get this from :) > Wonderful pics. thank

Re: [efloraofindia:167485] Re: Orchidaceae fortnight ..Porpax reticulata

Incredible :) Thanks for showing me Pankaj On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 6:18 PM, Smita wrote: > Thank Gurcharan Sir , Thank u Nidhan :) > > > On Thursday, October 3, 2013 1:58:05 PM UTC+5:30, Smita wrote: >> >> Hello friends >> sharing Porpax reticulata >> frm Sidhudurg MH > > -- > You received this me

Re: [efloraofindia:167487] ORCHIDACEAE Fortnight: Thunia alba from Uttarakhand DSR_8

Wonderful :) Thanks for sharing. Pankaj On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 6:53 PM, D.S Rawat wrote: > Thunia alba (Lindl.) Rchb.f. is an epiphytic (over trees) or terrestrial > orchid (over moss covered rocks) in Uttarakhand. It produces 2-6 large white > flowers in a terminal cluster. > > Photographed near

[efloraofindia:167489] Re: Orchidaceae fortnight ..Porpax reticulata

Very special orchid. Never seen or even read about. Thank you for this special beauty. DSRawat Pantnagar On Thursday, October 3, 2013 1:58:05 PM UTC+5:30, Smita wrote: > > Hello friends > sharing Porpax reticulata > frm Sidhudurg MH > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

Re: [efloraofindia:167489] Re: Dr. Pankaj Sahani- How a single person can make a difference ?

Thats so kind of you all and its all your blessings for what ever I have achieved but there is a long way to go !! I would say, HOW A SINGLE PERSON CAN LEARN ABOUT SO MANY ORCHIDS IN ONE DAY FROM MEMBERS OF THIS GROUP SITTING SO MUCH DISTANT FROM EACH OTHER. I am loving it. Infact I took leave fro

Re: [efloraofindia:167490] Re: Orchidaceae fortnight ..Porpax reticulata

I am about to describe a new Porpax from Thailand :) Hope to share soon !! Pankaj On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 6:57 PM, D.S Rawat wrote: > Very special orchid. Never seen or even read about. > Thank you for this special beauty. > DSRawat Pantnagar > > > On Thursday, October 3, 2013 1:58:05 PM UTC+5:30

Re: [efloraofindia:167492] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Spathoglottis plicata :: garden in Lonavala :: DV41

Wonderful pics of this stunning flower. Wwe have the yellow one flowering in HK these days. Thanks for sharing. Pankaj On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 6:06 PM, Dinesh Valke wrote: > Thank you very much Nidhan ji for the appreciation. That was my first > camera, very great companion, gave me beautiful pi

Re: [efloraofindia:167491] ORCHIDACEAE Fortnight: Thunia alba from Uttarakhand DSR_8

Beautiful pic and flower. Thanks for sharing, Rawat ji. Regards. Dinesh On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 4:24 PM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Wonderful :) > Thanks for sharing. > Pankaj > > On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 6:53 PM, D.S Rawat > wrote: > > Thunia alba (Lindl.) Rchb.f. is an epiphytic (over trees) or terr

Re: [efloraofindia:167495] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Vanda testacea :: Yeoor Hills :: DV42

Yes Vanda testaceae Wonderful Thanks so much for sharing. Pankaj On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 6:03 PM, Dinesh Valke wrote: > > Orchidaceae fortnight > orchid family > *Vanda testacea* (Lindl.) Rchb.f. > > *VAN-duh* -- from Sanskrit, referring to the *Vanda* orchids and some > other epiphytic plants

[efloraofindia:167495] Re: Orchidaceae fortnight :: Vanilla planifolia :: Spice Farm in Goa :: DV43

Great view of this Brazilean spice. Today I explained Orchidaceae to my PG students and quoted it as a natural spice and a climbing orchid. Will show them too. DSRawat Pantnagar On Thursday, October 3, 2013 3:53:42 PM UTC+5:30, Dinesh Valke wrote: > > > Orchidaceae fortnight > orchid family > *

Re: [efloraofindia:167493] Re: Orchidaceae fortnight ..Porpax reticulata

Nice to hear about it Pankaj; great achievement! Regards. Dinesh On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > I am about to describe a new Porpax from Thailand :) Hope to share soon !! > Pankaj > > > On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 6:57 PM, D.S Rawat > wrote: > > Very special orchid. Never see

Re: [efloraofindia:167496] Re: Orchidaceae fortnight ..Porpax reticulata

Wow thats gr8 new Pankaj :) On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > I am about to describe a new Porpax from Thailand :) Hope to share soon !! > Pankaj > > > On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 6:57 PM, D.S Rawat > wrote: > > Very special orchid. Never seen or even read about. > > Thank you f

Re: [efloraofindia:167497] Re: ORCHIDACEAE Juss.: Habit and Habitat

Yes sir, Orchids are lithophytes too, I missed it, but I include them into epiphytes. I will write abt micorrhiza soon... Thanks so much for the suggestions. Keep more coming :) Pankaj On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 5:55 PM, D.S Rawat wrote: > Pankaj Ji through some light on Orchididaceous mycorrhiza; it

Re: [efloraofindia:167498] ORCHIDACEAE Fortnight: Zeuxine strateumatica from Uttarakhand DSR_7

Wonderful sir. I have seen Zeuxine membranacea too in Uttarakhand but couldnt get time to report it. Thanks for sharing this. Pankaj On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 5:47 PM, D.S Rawat wrote: > Zeuxine strateumatica (L.) Schltr. is one of the common ground orchid in > outer Himalaya and adjacent plains. T

[efloraofindia:167500] Re: ORCHIDACEAE FORTNIGHT:: Dactylorhiza hatagirea from Valley of Flowers- NS 17

A well known medicinal herb "Hatajari". It is being exploited from nature in large quantities and we have no agrotechnique to cultivate it. Have become rare in unprotected areas. DSRawat Pantnagar On Thursday, October 3, 2013 6:42:37 AM UTC+5:30, Nidhan Singh wrote: > > Dear All, > > This beauti

Re: [efloraofindia:167500] Re: ORCHIDACEAE Fortnight: Pholidota imbricata Lindl. from Uttarakhand DSR_6

Look at the lateral sepals if thhey are fused togeter below. If yes, then this could be Pholidota pallida, otherwise Pholidota imbricata. Infact I found both in Uttarakhand and I found a third one which never flowered :(. The plant is still alive and was collected from thepath at the tip of Gori va

Re: [efloraofindia:167501] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Smithsonia viridiflora :: Anmod :: DV40

This is so cute:) Thanks for sharing Pankaj On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 5:23 PM, Dinesh Valke wrote: > > Orchidaceae fortnight > orchid family > *Smithsonia viridiflora* (Dalzell) C.J.Saldanha > > at Anmod on 29 MAY 11 > > [image: Smithsonia viridiflora (Aerides > dalzelliana)]

Re: [efloraofindia:167503] ORCHIDACEAE Fortnight: Luisia sp for Identification from Uttarakhand DSR_5

This could be Luisia trichorhiza. The leaf has equal thickness along the whole length. In Luisia zeylanice it is slightly tapering and leaves are not erect either. Pankaj On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 5:16 PM, D.S Rawat wrote: > Uttarakhand has three Luisia species- L.brachystachys, L.trichorhiza and >

Re: [efloraofindia:167502] Re: Orchidaceae fortnight :: Vanilla planifolia :: Spice Farm in Goa :: DV43

Thank you very much, Rawat ji. Regards. Dinesh On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 4:30 PM, D.S Rawat wrote: > Great view of this Brazilean spice. Today I explained Orchidaceae to my PG > students and quoted it as a natural spice and a climbing orchid. Will show > them too. > DSRawat Pantnagar > > > On Thurs

Re: [efloraofindia:167504] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Rhynchostylis retusa :: Tungareshwar WLS :: DV39

Excellent habitat pics... It shows that the plant grows in open areas more luxiriantly than in the dense forests. Pankaj On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 5:14 PM, Nidhan Singh wrote: > Thanks for excellent pics Dinesh Ji..this plant is reported from Haryana > Siwaliks, I have not been lucky enough to see

Re: [efloraofindia:167505] ORCHIDACEAE FORTNIGHT:: Coelogyne fimbriata from Gori Valley- NS 01

Great upload Such a detailed analysis of parts 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/~si

Re: [efloraofindia:167506] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Porpax reticulata :; Anshi Ghat :: DV38

Wonderful orchids have stunning beauty irrespective of their size :) A bit different from normal reticulata as the tube seems slighted longer than usual. Thanks for sharing. Pankaj On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 5:07 PM, Nidhan Singh wrote: > Strange, very beautiful..thanks Dinesh Ji... > > > On Th

Re: [efloraofindia:167507] ORCHIDACEAE FORTNIGHT:: Coelogyne fimbriata from Gori Valley- NS 01

Fantastic pics, nice find. Thanks for sharing Nidhan ji. Regards. Dinesh On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 4:38 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Great upload > Such a detailed analysis of parts > > > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 >

Re: [efloraofindia:167508] ORCHIDACEAE Fortnight: Luisia sp for Identification from Uttarakhand DSR_5

Thanks Rawat ji - orchid growing on rock. To me it is a rarity. Regards. Dinesh On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 4:36 PM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > This could be Luisia trichorhiza. The leaf has equal thickness along > the whole length. In Luisia zeylanice it is slightly tapering and > leaves are not erect

Re: [efloraofindia:167512] ORCHIDACEAE Fortnight: from Uttarakhand DSR_3

Beautiful orchid and thanks so much for sharing. Pankaj On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 5:04 PM, Nidhan Singh wrote: > Thanks for this beautiful orchid too.. > > > On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 2:24 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: >> >> Nice one Rawat ji >> Thanks for Sharing >> >> Dr. Gurcharan Singh >> Retired As

Re: [efloraofindia:167511] ORCHIDACEAE Fortnight: Neottia pinetorum from Uttarakhand DSR_2

I think differ from you a bit. I am not sure if this is Neottia pinetorum. I will recheck further to confirm. Regards Pankaj On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 5:05 PM, Nidhan Singh wrote: > Very interesting upload Rawat Ji..many thanks > > > On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 2:21 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: >> >> Ni

Re: [efloraofindia:167513] ORCHIDACEAE Fortnight: Oreorchis micrantha from Uttarakhand DSR_4

Another beautiful and handsome orchid. Thanks so much for sharing. Pankaj On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 5:03 PM, Nidhan Singh wrote: > What a beautiful orchid! thanks Rawat Ji for showing.. > > > On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 2:25 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: >> >> Very good photograph Rawat ji >> >> >> Dr. Gur

Re: [efloraofindia:167514] Orchidaceae fortnight :: Porpax jerdoniana :: Anmod :: DV37

Hahahaha, No I cant ID this :) Thanks for sharing :) Pankaj On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 4:52 PM, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Nice little plant > > > > Dr. Gurcharan Singh > Retired Associate Professor > SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 > Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi

Re: [efloraofindia:167515] Re: ORCHIDACEAE FORTNIGHT:: Dactylorhiza hatagirea from Valley of Flowers- NS 17

... yes, *Dactylorhiza hatagirea* is reported as critically endangered. Regards. Dinesh On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 4:33 PM, D.S Rawat wrote: > A well known medicinal herb "Hatajari". It is being exploited from nature > in large quantities and we have no agrotechnique to cultivate it. Have > become r

Re: [efloraofindia:167516] ORCHIDACEAE Fortnight: Oreorchis micrantha from Uttarakhand DSR_4

Very very beautiful; thanks Rawat ji. Regards. Dinesh On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 4:49 PM, Pankaj Kumar wrote: > Another beautiful and handsome orchid. > Thanks so much for sharing. > Pankaj > > On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 5:03 PM, Nidhan Singh > wrote: > > What a beautiful orchid! thanks Rawat Ji for s

Re: [efloraofindia:167518] Re: ORCHIDACEAE Juss.: Pollination Ecology

No ants are not in preference but I was trying to think of pollinators in my head in alphabetical order. Yes there is an orchid genus called Dracula and even there is a species called Dracula vampira. Regards Pankaj On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 4:39 PM, Jis Sebastian wrote: > Thank you Pankaj sir for t

Re: [efloraofindia:167518] Re: ORCHIDACEAE Fortnight: Pholidota imbricata Lindl. from Uttarakhand DSR_6

Will check with specimens. Initially I thought that P.pallida is synonym to P.imbricata. DSRawat Pantnagar On Thursday, October 3, 2013 4:34:53 PM UTC+5:30, Dr Pankaj Kumar wrote: > > Look at the lateral sepals if thhey are fused togeter below. If yes, > then this could be Pholidota pallida, oth

Re: [efloraofindia:167519] Re: Dr. Pankaj Sahani- How a single person can make a difference ?

Yes I wrote today in another thread, How a real expert can make a difference? I had waited long for Orchidaceae episode only to give it go ahead, if Pankaj ji agrees to coordinate and finally it is here as expected. Same was case when Manoj ji agreed to coordinate Poaceae, hardly any plant was left

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