Re: [efloraofindia:179676] Re: Star of Celastraceae and Sapindaceae Fortnight: Dr. Gurcharan Singh

2014-01-19 Thread Balkar Singh
Congratulations Sir On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 3:54 PM, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.comwrote: Hearty Congratulations Gurcharan ji! Regards, Aarti On Wednesday, January 15, 2014 4:43:16 PM UTC+4, JM Garg wrote: Dear members, It gives me great pleasure to announce Dr. Gurcharan Singh

Re: [efloraofindia:179677] Top Posters of 2013

2014-01-19 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Here is the revised list of top posters of 2013 based on Google data 2013 Total J M Garg 4761 Gurcharan Singh 3039 Nidhan Singh 2767 Balkar Arya 1783 *Aarti Khale* 2274 Satish Phadke 1648 *Surajit Koley* 1577 Dinesh Valke 1545 Pankaj Kumar 1327 Prashant Awale 1069 *D S

Re: [efloraofindia:179680] Final Flowers of Sahyadri

2014-01-19 Thread Gurcharan Singh
We are proud of you Shrikant ji. Your contributions are really wonderful. Wishing for many more such achievements. 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:

Re: [efloraofindia:179679] Top Posters of 2013

2014-01-19 Thread J.M. Garg
Thanks a lot, Singh ji, once again. On 19 January 2014 13:41, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Here is the revised list of top posters of 2013 based on Google data 2013 Total J M Garg 4761 Gurcharan Singh 3039 Nidhan Singh 2767 Balkar Arya 1783 *Aarti Khale*

[efloraofindia:179682] Salacia

2014-01-19 Thread J.M. Garg
Dear members, I have updated eFI (efloraofindia) page on Salaciahttps://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/species/a---l/c/celastraceae/salacia Attempts have been made to incorporate most of the species available in India nearby areas with details keys directly or through links as far as

Fwd: [efloraofindia:179684] Grass ID

2014-01-19 Thread J.M. Garg
-- Forwarded message -- From: Manoj Chandran machan...@gmail.com Date: 19 January 2014 14:38 Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:178568] Grass ID To: J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com 1. *Cyrtococcum accrescens* (Trin.) Stapf 2. *Tripogon capillatus* Jaub. et Spach 3. *Hordeum vulgare* Linn.

[efloraofindia:179685] Ms. Radha Veach- Our valued member

2014-01-19 Thread J.M. Garg
Dear members, She is based in northern western ghats and have spent years documenting the flora of the area. She has total 326 posts so far as per details given at this

Re: [efloraofindia:179686] Pavonia procumbens (Wight Arn.) Walp.

2014-01-19 Thread Nidhan Singh
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[efloraofindia:179689] Re: [itpmods:7784] Ms. Radha Veach- Our valued member

2014-01-19 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Yes Garg ji. Her uploads and related information have been really useful. 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:179690] Hibiscus straggler for identification 190114MK002

2014-01-19 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Hibiscus surattensis I hope. Auriculate stipules and spoon shaped outer branch of epicalyx are distinctive. 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:

[efloraofindia:179692] Re: Malvaceae shrub for identification 190114MK003

2014-01-19 Thread Shrikant Ingalhalikar
Abutilon persicum. Regards On Sunday, 19 January 2014 13:50:34 UTC+5:30, Muthu Karthick, N wrote: Dear all, Please help me in identifying this Malvaceae shrub. Flower: yellow colour; 3.5 cm across Habitat: moist deciduous forest; roadside Location: Kanyakumari forest division, TN Alt:

[efloraofindia:179693] Re: Nilgiris :: Shola tree for identification :: 190114MK001

2014-01-19 Thread Shrikant Ingalhalikar
Check for Prunus ceylanica, Rosaceae. Regards On Sunday, 19 January 2014 13:24:46 UTC+5:30, Muthu Karthick, N wrote: Dear all, Please help me in identifying this medium-sized tree found in dense evergreen forests of Nilgiris. Height: 10 metre Fruit: 1-2 cm across Place: Longwood Shola,

[efloraofindia:179694] Re: Neyraudia reynaudiana from Arunachal Pradesh_RKC

2014-01-19 Thread manoj chandran
I think this species need to be worked out again as it is definitely not Neyraudia, which is a reed like grass. N.arundinacea is common in Himalayan foothills whereas N.reynaudiana is common in north-east india and burma, which is also a tall reed. The tapering leafbase in this picture clearly

[efloraofindia:179695] Re: Gymnosperms Fortnight :: 12122013 ARK-15 :: Pinus for ID :: Ooty

2014-01-19 Thread manoj chandran
P.wallichiana is the Himalayan Blue Pine, which is very distinct by its 5-needled spur as against the 3-needled spur in most other species. The cones of P.wallichiana are solitary, very long and cylindrical as against P.patula which has several ovoid cones in a cluster. The leaves of P.w are not

[efloraofindia:179696] Re: [itpmods:7785] Ms. Radha Veach- Our valued member

2014-01-19 Thread Dinesh Valke
Yes Garg ji and Gurcharan ji. I too find her posts and observations very useful. Regards. Dinesh On Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 3:36 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Yes Garg ji. Her uploads and related information have been really useful. Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate

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2014-01-19 Thread Manoranjan Bhanja
Dear Karthick The specimen from uploaded from Nilgiri forests is *Prunus ceylanica* of Rosaceae. The characteristic partial bilobed fruits, entire margin of the leaf are the features for which I suggest that it can be *P. ceylanica*. Regards Manoranjan Bhanja -- Dr. Manoranjan Bhanja, IFS

Fwd: [efloraofindia:179698] Identification of plant

2014-01-19 Thread J.M. Garg
Thanks a lot, Dr. Anant Kumar. -- Forwarded message -- From: Anant Kumar anant...@gmail.com Date: 19 January 2014 17:02 Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:178749] Identification of plant To: J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com dear it may be blumea lacera or laciniata. But not 100% sure

Re: [efloraofindia:179699] Nilgiris :: Shola tree for identification :: 190114MK001

2014-01-19 Thread J.M. Garg
Dear Karthick The specimen from uploaded from Nilgiri forests is *Prunus ceylanica* of Rosaceae. The characteristic partial bilobed fruits, entire margin of the leaf are the features for which I suggest that it can be *P. ceylanica*. Regards Manoranjan Bhanja -- Dr. Manoranjan Bhanja, IFS

Re: [efloraofindia:179700] Re: Flora Picture of the Year 2013

2014-01-19 Thread Balkar Singh
Nice Shot Satish Ji On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 5:59 PM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks Satish Nikam Ji for lovely greetings and nice image... On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 4:52 PM, D.S Rawat drdsrawat.alpin...@gmail.comwrote: Beautiful picture Satish Ji ! DSRawat Pantnagar

[efloraofindia:179701] Fwd: Cassine

2014-01-19 Thread JM Garg
Forwarding again for any assistance in the matter please. Forwarding again for Id assistance please. Some earlier relevant feedback: Hi Dr.Archer, According to Dr.M.R.Almeida's 'Flora of Maharashtra' 2 species of Cassine occur here.They are: 1. C.glauca. 2. C.paniculata. At my farm at

[efloraofindia:179704] Re: Please identify this climber - NS 161012 -1

2014-01-19 Thread radha veach
The leaves seem to be Salacia chinensis regards Radha On Tuesday, October 16, 2012 11:47:57 PM UTC+5:30, Neil wrote: Hi, Photographed on my property at Shahapur. Please identify this climber. It was collected from Radhanagari / near Kholapur. It is not Cassine glauca.

Re: [efloraofindia:179705] Celastraceae fortnight :: Gymnosporia rothiana?? at Khandala :: PKA1

2014-01-19 Thread radha veach
To me it is Gymnosporia rothiana, syn. Maytenus rothiana regards Radha On Saturday, January 4, 2014 8:49:25 PM UTC+5:30, tchakrab wrote: Perhaps Gymnosporia rothiana. On Sat, Jan 4, 2014 at 8:47 PM, Prashant Awale pka...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Dear Friends, Came across this Shrub

[efloraofindia:179707] Re: [itpmods:7785] Ms. Radha Veach- Our valued member

2014-01-19 Thread Samir Mehta
Keep it up Radha. Agree with the views expressed. Best Wishes, Samir On Sunday, January 19, 2014 4:56:28 PM UTC+5:30, Dinesh Valke wrote: Yes Garg ji and Gurcharan ji. I too find her posts and observations very useful. Regards. Dinesh On Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 3:36 PM, Gurcharan

[efloraofindia:179708] Re: Final Flowers of Sahyadri

2014-01-19 Thread radha veach
I look forward to Shrikant's latest book. I too have been fortunate to accompany him in some explorations and I admire his dedication and persistence in searching out and identifying plants. He is always willing to travel long distances for a possible sighting of a flowering plant. His

Re: [efloraofindia:179709] Final Flowers of Sahyadri

2014-01-19 Thread radha veach
On Sunday, January 19, 2014 1:48:24 PM UTC+5:30, Gurcharan Singh wrote: We are proud of you Shrikant ji. Your contributions are really wonderful. Wishing for many more such achievements. Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi,

[efloraofindia:179710] Re: Ms. Radha Veach- Our valued member

2014-01-19 Thread radha veach
Dear everyone, thank you for such kind words, quite unexpected! I hope to keep learning from all the valuable posts and the discerning questions on this forum. It has been wonderful to meet such great people through eflora of India in the last 18 months or so. regards Radha On Sunday,

[efloraofindia:179711] Re: [itpmods:7785] Ms. Radha Veach- Our valued member

2014-01-19 Thread radha veach
On Sunday, January 19, 2014 6:39:40 PM UTC+5:30, Samir Mehta wrote: Keep it up Radha. Agree with the views expressed. Best Wishes, Samir On Sunday, January 19, 2014 4:56:28 PM UTC+5:30, Dinesh Valke wrote: Yes Garg ji and Gurcharan ji. I too find her posts and observations very

[efloraofindia:179714] Re: Final Flowers of Sahyadri

2014-01-19 Thread Shrikant Ingalhalikar
Thanks everyone for inspiring notes; with your blessings the book will go to press smoothly. I will chalk out a scheme for EFI members to order the book at discount. I am grateful for responding to the announcement. Incidently the book will have many images contributed by the members; that has

Re: [efloraofindia:179714] Re: Dinesh Valke, Prashant Awale Dr. Nidhan Singh- Joint Runner up Star of the Celastraceae and Sapindaceae Fortnight

2014-01-19 Thread Balkar Singh
Congratulations to Dinesh ji, Prashant ji and Nidhan ji. On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 6:41 PM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks Garg Ji, Dinesh Ji, Prashant Ji and Aarti Ji for encouraging... Yes, this is always a good feeling to be together..hope I can keep interacting in a

Re: [efloraofindia:179715] Re: Flora Picture of the Year 2013- J.M.Garg

2014-01-19 Thread Balkar Singh
Nice Shot Garg Ji. In summer and rainy season Leeches are a big danger in Himalayas also On Sat, Jan 18, 2014 at 12:21 PM, D.S Rawat drdsrawat.alpin...@gmail.comwrote: Many pictures become very special because of memories associated with them. I can understand the situation when leeches are

Fwd: [efloraofindia:179717] Please identify this climber - NS 161012 -1

2014-01-19 Thread J.M. Garg
-- Forwarded message -- From: Ponnutheerthagiri Santhan ponsant...@gmail.com Date: 19 January 2014 19:41 Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:135324] Please identify this climber - NS 161012 -1 To: J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com It is vegetative Salacia chinensis plant. It will grow both as

Re: [efloraofindia:179718] Fwd: Alagarkoil flora 230913 TBN 1 for id ? Cassine glauca for validation

2014-01-19 Thread J.M. Garg
A reply: Gargji it is *Cassine glauca (*Rottb.*) *Kuntze of Celastraceae only Regards Dr. Santhan On 19 January 2014 17:16, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. Some earlier relevant feedback: According to the revision by Kostermans,

[efloraofindia:179720] Re: Flora Picture of the Year 2013- J.M.Garg

2014-01-19 Thread Smita
Garg sir beautiful picture... such a lovely orchid I think all ground orchids in monsoon come with leeches Best regards Smita On Friday, January 17, 2014 4:29:48 PM UTC+5:30, JM Garg wrote: Dear friends, Possibly this is my first post after a dry year of 2013 (mainly because of paucity of

Re: [efloraofindia:179720] Re: [itpmods:7785] Ms. Radha Veach- Our valued member

2014-01-19 Thread Prashant Awale
Yes Garg ji, she is very meticulous in documenting her findings. Her observation and comments are always useful. Salute to her.. Thanks and best wishes Prashant On Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 6:49 PM, radha veach radhave...@gmail.com wrote: On Sunday, January 19, 2014 6:39:40 PM UTC+5:30, Samir

Re: [efloraofindia:179721] Flora Picture of the Year 2013

2014-01-19 Thread Narendra Joshi
Wonderful Picture, Satish Ji. With Regards, NS Joshi On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 3:50 PM, Satish Nikam satish_ni...@yahoo.comwrote: Friends, Happy new year to this great group.My best for 2013 Phyllocephallum scabridum--Purple Head thanks a lot satish nikam -- You received

Re: [efloraofindia:179722] Flora Picture of the Year 2013

2014-01-19 Thread Prashant Awale
Beautiful picture, Thanks Satish ji for sharing.. Regards Prashant On Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 9:40 PM, Narendra Joshi narend...@gmail.com wrote: Wonderful Picture, Satish Ji. With Regards, NS Joshi On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 3:50 PM, Satish Nikam satish_ni...@yahoo.comwrote: Friends,

[efloraofindia:179723] Fwd: ID for plant growing wild in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

2014-01-19 Thread J.M. Garg
-- Forwarded message -- From: V.S. Ramachandran vsrbot...@gmail.com Date: 19 January 2014 21:41 Subject: Re: ID for plant growing wild in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu To: J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com It is carmona retusa,Boraginaceae On Thu, Jan 16, 2014 at 7:37 PM, J.M. Garg

Re: [efloraofindia:179726] Burdwan : Blepharis maderaspatensis (L.) B.Heyne ex Roth ???

2014-01-19 Thread Vijayasankar
It may be Blepharis integrifolia (= B. repens = B. molluginifolia). It doesn't look like B. maderaspatensis to me. Regards Vijayasankar --- Vijayasankar Raman, Ph.D. National Center for Natural Products Research University of

Re: [efloraofindia:179727] Burdwan : looks like Leonotis nepetifolia (L.) R.Br.

2014-01-19 Thread Vijayasankar
Yes for the id *Leonotis nepetifolia*. Regards Vijayasankar --- Vijayasankar Raman, Ph.D. National Center for Natural Products Research University of Mississippi On Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 10:47 AM, surajit koley

Re: [efloraofindia:179728] Re: Final Flowers of Sahyadri

2014-01-19 Thread Vijayasankar
Thanks Dinesh ji for this great news! Hearty Congratulations Shrikant ji! This is a great achievement and a remarkable contribution to the Flora of India, particularly the W.Ghats hotspot. Wish you further success in all your future endeavors! Regards Vijayasankar

Re: [efloraofindia:179729] Burdwan : looks like Leonotis nepetifolia (L.) R.Br.

2014-01-19 Thread surajit koley
Good morning Vijayasankar Ji and thank you very much. Regards, surajit On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 6:39 AM, Vijayasankar vijay.botan...@gmail.comwrote: Yes for the id *Leonotis nepetifolia*. Regards Vijayasankar ---

Re: [efloraofindia:179730] Burdwan : Blepharis maderaspatensis (L.) B.Heyne ex Roth ???

2014-01-19 Thread surajit koley
Thank you once again Vijayasankar Ji for the very probable ID. (I too was feeling very uneasy to tag it with *B. maderaspatensis*) Regards, surajit On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 6:36 AM, Vijayasankar vijay.botan...@gmail.comwrote: It may be Blepharis integrifolia (= B. repens = B.

Re: [efloraofindia:179731] Re: Flora Picture of the Year 2013- J.M.Garg

2014-01-19 Thread Vijayasankar
Beautiful post Garg ji! Encounter with leeches and ticks are almost unavoidable during trekkings and we never forget the places and interesting sightings of plants when such incidents are associated. Regards Vijayasankar ---

[efloraofindia:179733] Re: Burdwan : Blepharis maderaspatensis (L.) B.Heyne ex Roth ???

2014-01-19 Thread santhan
*Blepharis* *integrifolia* (L.f.) E.Mey. Drège ex Schinzhttp://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-2677375 .(=Blepharis molluginifolia) is the correct identity. Dr Vijayashankar's posting is correct Regards Dr. Santhan On Sunday, January 19, 2014 10:17:30 PM UTC+5:30, surajitkoley wrote: A

Re: [efloraofindia:179733] Re: [itpmods:7790] Ms. Radha Veach- Our valued member

2014-01-19 Thread Vijayasankar
Thanks Radha ji for your interactions and valuable contributions. Regards Vijayasankar --- Vijayasankar Raman, Ph.D. National Center for Natural Products Research University of Mississippi On Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 10:06 AM,

Re: [efloraofindia:179734] Coffea wightiana Wall. ex Wight Arn.

2014-01-19 Thread Vijayasankar
Santhan ji, I think the pictures are missing here! Regards Vijayasankar --- Vijayasankar Raman, Ph.D. National Center for Natural Products Research University of Mississippi On Sat, Jan 18, 2014 at 9:24 PM, Santhan P

Re: [efloraofindia:179735] Re: [itpmods:7792] Ms. Radha Veach- Our valued member

2014-01-19 Thread Muthu Karthick
Yes, Radhaji gives us valuable contributions. On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 10:11 AM, Vijayasankar vijay.botan...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks Radha ji for your interactions and valuable contributions. Regards Vijayasankar ---

[efloraofindia:179737] Re: Coffea wightiana Wall. ex Wight Arn.

2014-01-19 Thread Santhan P
Thanks, I may forget to upload. I will do it. On Sunday, January 19, 2014 8:54:39 AM UTC+5:30, Santhan P wrote: *Coffea wightiana Wall. ex Wight Arn. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-45772, (= Psilanthus* *wightianus* (Wall. ex Wight Arn.) J.-F.Leroy), Fam - Rubiaceae

Re: [efloraofindia:179737] ID please RF 2

2014-01-19 Thread Satish N. Pardeshi
Hello all it is Maytenus sps.. most probably M. heyneana; also check with M. puberula. regards Satish Pardeshi On Sun, Jan 19, 2014 at 7:48 PM, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id assistance please. -- Forwarded message -- From: J.M. Garg

Fwd: [efloraofindia:179738] Re: Id this rotala species please

2014-01-19 Thread J.M. Garg
Thanks, Dr. Thomas. -- Forwarded message -- From: Thomas Mathew tmpe...@yahoo.co.in Date: 20 January 2014 12:25 Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:179323] Re: Id this rotala species please To: radha veach radhave...@gmail.com, indiantreepix@googlegroups.com

Re: [efloraofindia:179740] Re: Id this rotala species please

2014-01-19 Thread radha veach
Thank you Dr Thomas for confirming the correct name of the plant. I have updated my notes. regards Radha On Monday, January 20, 2014 12:30:16 PM UTC+5:30, JM Garg wrote: Thanks, Dr. Thomas. -- Forwarded message -- From: Thomas Mathew tmp...@yahoo.co.in javascript: Date:

Re: [efloraofindia:179740] ID please RF 2

2014-01-19 Thread radha veach
Hi, Maytenus puberula is unarmed. I think M. heyneana is a syn of M. rothiana (Gymnosporia rothiana) which is common in Maharashtra. regards Radha On 20 January 2014 12:04, Satish N. Pardeshi satishparde...@gmail.comwrote: Hello all it is Maytenus sps.. most probably M. heyneana; also

[efloraofindia:179741] Aesculus

2014-01-19 Thread J.M. Garg
Dear members, I have updated eFI (efloraofindia) page on Aesculushttps://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/species/m---z/s/sapindaceae/aesculus?pageMoved=Sapindaceae Attempts have been made to incorporate most of the species available in India nearby areas with details keys directly or

[efloraofindia:179743] Re: Unknown shrub from Assam-Jan 2014

2014-01-19 Thread radha veach
Could it be a Maesa sp? The buds of Maesa indica look like this. regards Radha On Sunday, January 12, 2014 9:32:14 AM UTC+5:30, kd_...@rediffmail.com wrote: Dear All, Attached images are unknown shrub. Please ID the plant. Date :30.12..2013 Location: Assam Family : ? Genus