[efloraofindia:80829] Re: Malvaceae week: Dombeya from Andaman_RKC_01_090911

I am not familiar with Dombeya. But this looks like Hibsicus mutabilis to me. Correct me if I am wrong. Regards, Sandhya On Sep 9, 6:29 am, Ritesh Kumar Choudhary wrote: > Dear all, > > Dombeya for you. > > Don't know the species name. > > Loc.: Wandoor, Andaman Island (cultivated) > > Date: Dec

[efloraofindia:80864] Re: Malvaceae week: Seedlings of Ceiba pentandra from Kerala

Thank you friends for your appreciation. This is the first time that I am seeing these seedlings. It was indeed amazing. There were so many pods under the tree all sprouting... we were at a loss as to what to do with them. We did plant some. But couldn't manage the whole lot. I don't know whether t

[efloraofindia:80867] Re: Malvaceae week 0905-9112011 UD 023 Kleinhovia hospita

Thank you for sharing these pictures. I have seen a few of these big trees in some of the public office compounds in Trivandrum. May be it was planted during the British times.. It flowers profusely here. Haven't yet looked for the seeds. Will keep a look out in future. Regards, Sandhya On Sep 8,

[efloraofindia:81561] Re: Malvaceae Week: Sterculia Villosa ID (MW-AR17)

Could this be Sterculia guttata? Regards, Sandhya On Sep 11, 5:14 pm, raghu ananth wrote: > Malvaceae Week: Sterculia Villosa (MW-AR17) > > (ID confirmation reqd. Will write/fill  the plant desc  later,.) > > eflora discussion link on the same > > https://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix/br

[efloraofindia:81570] Re: Malvaceae Week: Sterculia Villosa ID (MW-AR17)

9810359089http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ > > On Tue, Sep 13, 2011 at 12:45 PM, harithasandhya > wrote: > > > > > > > > > Could this be Sterculia guttata? > > > Regards, > > Sandhya > > > On Sep 11, 5:14 pm, raghu ananth wrote: > >

[efloraofindia:81835] Re: Flora of Panipat: Boerhavia diffusa L. from Thermal Area on canal bank Panipat

Very nice pictures. Thank you for sharing. It has great medicinal value. The leaves are edible and very good for our health. Regards, Sandhya On Sep 14, 5:30 am, Balkar Arya wrote: > Dear All > Boerhavia diffusa L. from Thermal Area on canal bank Panipat > Herb growing wildly. medicinaly imp cal

[efloraofindia:82721] Re: Flora of Chakrata- Passiflora suberosa from Assan barrage area Dak Pathar

Great pictures. New plant for me too. Thank you for sharing. Regards, Sandhya On Sep 21, 7:05 pm, Balkar Arya wrote: > Dear all > Now sharing pics shot during the Chakrata 5 days visit > Passiflora suberosa from Assan barrage area Dak Pathar > growing wild on Wire fencing > > -- > Regards > > Dr

[efloraofindia:83496] Re: Requesting id

Could it be Carellia bracheata , Rhizophoraceae? Regards, Sandhya On Sep 25, 5:38 pm, shivaprakash adavanne wrote: > hello, > > these photos were taken in Jog falls, Shimoga district, karnataka on 18th > Sept 2011. > > Requesting id > > regards > >  1 Jog falls 2011_09_18 1.JPG > 349KViewDownloa

[efloraofindia:83518] Re: MALPHIGIACEAE: Galphimia glauca Cav.

Dear friends, Please have a look at the pictures I posted about an hour ago titled "ID request 25092011 SS1 Garden climber with yellow flowers from Kerala". The flowers look similar to Galphimia glauca. I understand that G. glauca is a shrub. I have seen it. But the one in my garden is a climber.

[efloraofindia:83767] Re: ID request 25092011 SS1 Garden climber with yellow flowers from Kerala

Thank you all. It is indeed a climber. I will post a few more photographs. Since I am unable to attach pictures to this thread I will have to do it in a new post. Regards, Sandhya On Sep 25, 7:34 pm, Sandhya Sasidharan wrote: > Dear all, > > Here are a few pictures of a common garden climber from

[efloraofindia:83778] Re: Flora of Kaiga ID PLEASE 26092011 PJ1

The first picture seems to be of Annona reticulata of Annonaceace. Regards, Sandhya On Sep 26, 8:38 pm, PUTTARAJU K wrote: > Dear All, > > Flora of Kaiga_ID_Please_26092011 PJ1. Pl differentiate between these 2 > attached plants. > > Date/Time-:25/09/11   -    16:00 > > Location- Place, Altitude

[efloraofindia:84059] Re: ID Request 26092011 SS1 More pictures of Malpighiaceae climber with yellow flowers from Kerala

Dear friends, Thank you all for the identification and information. Usha di, my father got this plant from a friend of his about 5 years ago. He got it as a seedling which was propagated from a cutting and we planted it on the ground. I haven't tried planting the seeds yet, but no seedlings have s

[efloraofindia:84353] Re: Fwd: Syzygium samarangense (jambu semarang)

Sorry, that was a mistake on my part. I didn't intend it that way but somehow a slip happened! Will be careful in future. Regards, Sandhya On Sep 28, 4:56 am, Sandhya Sasidharan wrote: > Thank you for sharing such a collection. > Regards, > Sandhya > > --- On Tue, 27/9/11, h

[efloraofindia:84805] Re: efloraofindia:''For Id 30092011MR3’’ ?Wild almond tree Pune

Terminalia catappa. Family Combretaceae. Indian almond or tropical almond. Regards, Sandhya On Sep 30, 7:39 am, Madhuri Raut wrote: > Request for validation > > ?Wild almond tree leaves become fully red after a month or so .gets fruits > which look like almonds > > Sep 2011 > Pune > Garden > Tr

[efloraofindia:87037] Re: My Tree Collection: Trees of Bangalore

Thank you for sharing your beautiful collection. Best wishes and regards, Sandhya

[efloraofindia:87127] Re: ID Request 10102011mc01

I presume this is Markhamia lutea of Bignoniaceae. Native to Africa. Planted as avenue tree. Please wait for expert comments. Regards, Sandhya On Oct 10, 8:42 pm, "Mohan V. Chunkath" wrote: > Dear friends, > > Another ID request. Thanks. > Regards, > Mohan > > Locality: Chennai > Altitude: Sea le

[efloraofindia:87140] Re: efloraofindia:''For Id 10102011MR1’’ Resurfacing for Id ?wild cherry tree Pune

Muntingia calabura is very common in Trivandrum city. We call it Bird cherry since lots of birds visit it. Years ago we had planted a seedling in a bit of un-cemented area in front of the rented house where we used to live. It grew into a beautiful tree, soon was taller than the house, lots of bir

[efloraofindia:87865] Re: Flora of Kaiga_ID_Please_14102011 PJ1

Seems to be Costus speciosus. Family: Zingiberaceae. Common Name: Spiral Ginger Please wait for experts to confirm id. Regards, Sandhya On Oct 14, 9:37 pm, PUTTARAJU K wrote: > Dear All, > > Flora of Kaiga_ID_Please_14102011 PJ1. > > Date/Time-:04/10/11   -    10:30 > Location- Place, Altitude

[efloraofindia:90644] Re: efloraofindia:''For Id 30102011MR4’’ wild plant with peculiar rectangular leaves Pune

I think these are first leaves of the sapling of Terminalia catappa. Family: Combretaceae Regards, Sandhya On Oct 30, 6:54 pm, Madhuri Raut wrote: > Request for identification > > Date/Time-Oct 2011 > > Location- Place, Altitude, GPS-Pune > > Habitat- Garden/ Urban/ Wild/ Type-Wild > > Plant Hab

[efloraindia:95065] Re: Flora of Haryana: Averrhoa carambola from GMNPG College Campus Ambala Cantt Haryana

I think this is indeed Averrhoa carambola. A beautiful tree. The fruit turns yellowish orange when ripe. Regards, Sandhya On Nov 15, 8:01 pm, Balkar Singh wrote: > Dear All > Averrhoa carambola from GMNPG College Campus Ambala Cantt Haryana > pls validate > Thanks > > -- > Regards > > Dr Balkar S

[efloraindia:96193] Re: Request Tree ID 53 - Bangalore - RA

Could it be Toona ciliata? (Family - Meliaceae) Regards, Sandhya On Nov 23, 1:33 pm, raman wrote: > Lalbagh, Bangalore > > Thanks, > Raman > >  ZZ Unknown 053 Tree - Bark.jpg > 107KViewDownload > >  ZZ Unknown 053 Tree - Fruit.jpg > 36KViewDownload > >  ZZ Unknown 053 Tree - Leaf.jpg > 60KViewD

[efloraindia:96219] Re: Flora of Delhi: Mimusops elengi from IIPA Campus New Delhi

Mimusops elengi (Family: Sapotaceae). The flowers have a sweet fragrance. This tree is commonly called elengi in Malayalam too. I have heard people saying (not botanists but lay persons) that there are two types of elengi, those which flowers and those which fruits. Have always wondered what this

[efloraindia:97344] Re: [Efloraofindia_ Gloriosa superba_021111PD04_ Flora of Odisha]

Thank you Prasad ji and Pankaj ji. Beautiful photographs of Glory Lily. It used to be placed in the family Liliaceae. Searching 'Plant List' I found that it is now placed in the family Colchicaceae. A new family for me. So thought of sharing. The APG III system places it in the order Liliales, and

[efloraindia:97823] Re: Name Recognition...

Seems to be Kalanchoe pinnata (Syn. Bryophyllum pinnatum). Family: Crassulaceae. Known as Air plant, miracle leaf. Please wait for experts to comment. Regards, Sandhya On Dec 5, 7:15 pm, vasudevan chakravarthy wrote: >   Dear Sir/ Madam, > >                   Plz help me by recognizing the Biolog

[efloraindia:99390] Re: Unknown Tree

I too have a feeling that it is an Elaeocarpus species.Family Elaeocarpaceae. Regards, Sandhya On Dec 15, 9:07 am, Prabhu kumar KM wrote: > There is a chance for* Elaeocarpus* sp? > > *Prabhu Kumar K M* > Scientist > Plant Systematics & Genetic Resources Division > Centre for Medicinal Plant Rese

[efloraindia:99577] Re: ID Request 17/12/2011 SS2 : Sauropus sp. from Palakkad district, Kerala

The Cup and Saucer plant is Holmskioldia sanguinea belonging to the family Lamiaceae. This plant is a relative of Sauropus androgynus commonly called Star gooseberry, Sweet leaf etc. S. androgynus is a popular leafy vegetable in SE Asia. It is common in the gardens in Trivandrum and we use its le

[efloraofindia:63399] Re: 220211 Request for species id DKV-1

Asclepias curassavica known as blood flower, native to tropical America. Regards, Sandhya On Feb 22, 8:29 pm, Dev Kumar wrote: > Mhow, Dist Indore, Madhya Pradesh > Species id please. > I have seen this plant growing on the banks of streams. > >  DSC09752.JPG > 94KViewDownload > >  DSC09754.JPG

[efloraofindia:67082] Re: Annona glabra

Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures. Regards, Sandhya On Apr 9, 5:16 pm, renee vyas vyas wrote: > Dear Friends, > >  Today I saw Annona glabra (Mam phal), of Annonaceae, flowering in Rani > Bagh, Mumbai.Sharing the pictures with all of you. > > Regards, > > Renee > >  Flower bud of Annona

[efloraofindia:67378] Re: DV :: 30MAR11 - 0352 :: fruiting tree at Kodagu Valley Resort

Dear Dinesh, I presume this to be a Litsaea sp. Family Lauraceae. I had seen a similar species (could be the same one) in the wild recently. I will send the photograph later. It was quite common and the trees were full of fruits. Regards, Sandhya On Apr 15, 1:55 pm, Dinesh Valke wrote: > Dear f

[efloraofindia:67724] Re: shrub id Kalatope al200411a

Thanks for sharing. I have seen branches of this shrub tightly woven together to make strong and beautiful fences in some tribal hamlets in Kerala. Regards, Sandhya On Apr 20, 10:09 pm, Alok Mahendroo wrote: > Dear friends, > > a shrub for id... > > location Kalatope, chamba > Altitude 1400mts

[efloraofindia:67728] Re: Bignoniaceae tree for id 200411MK3

Dear friends, Thank you for the pictures and the id. I have been wanting to identify this tree for some time. I recently noticed this being planted as avenue trees in some areas of Trivandrum city. Regards, Sandhya On Apr 20, 1:54 pm, Muthu Karthick wrote: > Dear all, > Please help to id this B

[efloraofindia:70420] Re: ID request 27052011 PJ3

Yes, Macaranga peltata indeed. Regards, Sandhya On May 27, 6:04 am, PUTTARAJU K wrote: > Dear All, > >  Id  requested for the following attachment.Eurasian Oriole(F) feeding on > the fruits of this plant. > > Date/Time-: 12/05/11   -    07:15 > > Location- Place, Altitude - Kaiga , Uttar Kannada

[efloraofindia:70421] Re: ID request 27952911 PJ1

Aporosa lindleyana? (Euphorbiaceae) A wild guess. Please wait for the experts to comment. Regards, Sandhya On May 27, 5:59 am, PUTTARAJU K wrote: > Dear All, > >  Id  requested for the following attachment. > > Date/Time-: 12/05/11   -    09:10 > > Location- Place, Altitude - Kaiga , Uttar Kann

[efloraofindia:70422] Re: Kalatope id al260511

Solanum species? Regards, Sandhya On May 26, 10:31 pm, Alok Mahendroo wrote: > Dear friends, > A very small flower for id... > > Location Kalatope, Chamba > Altitude 2100 mts > Habit herb > Habitat wild > Plant height 7-8 inches > Flower dia 3-4 mm > > regards > Alok > -- > Himalayan Village Edu

[efloraofindia:70425] Re: Garden plant for ID 260511MK02

Common in gardens in Kerala too. This has a funny name in Malayalam. I have heard people referring to it as 'Ottor Mohini' as well as 'Ottor Mulla'. I can't decipher what the first part stands for and had always wondered what it could mean! 'Mulla' means jasmine in Malayalam. 'Mohini' is the one

[efloraofindia:70515] Re: ID request 27952911 PJ1

of Mississippi > > On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 10:00 PM, harithasandhya > wrote: > > > > > > > > > Aporosa lindleyana? (Euphorbiaceae)  A wild guess. Please wait for the > > experts to comment. > > > Regards, > > Sandhya > > > On May 27

[efloraofindia:70704] Re: ID CONFIRMATION 30052011 PJ1

'Padathali' in Malayalam . പാടത്താളി. We use the leaf extract as a shampoo. Regards, Sandhya On May 30, 11:30 am, PUTTARAJU K wrote: > Please find attached *Cyclea peltata* for information. > > Date/Time-: 29/05/11   -    10:00am > > Location- Place, Altitude - Kaiga , Uttar Kannada ,Karnataka,

[efloraofindia:72024] Re: eFI completing 4 years

Dear Sir, All the best wishes to you and your team. I am proud to be part of this group. It has been a great learning experience for me. Looking forward to more deeper forays into the green world and hoping more people will join the group to be part of this green fraternity. Regards, Sandhya On

[efloraofindia:74008] Re: Aporosa for identification 130711MK01

I think this is Aporosa lindleyana. The transparent yellow fruits are edible. Regards, Sandhya On Jul 13, 4:21 pm, Muthu Karthick wrote: > Dear all, > Please help me identify this Euphorbiaceae species. Is this *Aporosa* sp. or > *Glochidion* sp.? > The photograph is by a friend of mine at Muduma

[efloraofindia:74307] Re: Flra of Haryna- Mallotus nudiflorus from Karnal GT Road Pye Pass Road side avenue tree

Dear friends, I am sending a few pictures of Mallotus nudiflorus as a separate mail since I am unable to attach pictures to this thread. Regards, Sandhya On Jul 16, 9:16 pm, Balkar Arya wrote: > Dear All > Mallotus nudiflorus from Karnal GT Road Pye Pass Road side avenue tree > Family: Euphorbiac

[efloraofindia:75162] Re: Fwd: Top 20 Fruits You Probably Don’t Know

Thank you for sharing these wonderful fruits. I am familiar with a few of them. Annona squamosa is a favorite fruit of mine. I have it in my garden and it fruits regularly. We use breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis ), unripe ones to make curries. We can make delicious chips with it. But I haven't eate

[efloraofindia:75163] Re: Flora of Panipat- Murraya paniculata from PIET Campus Samalkha Panipat

Thank you for posting these beautiful pictures. This is a common garden plant in Trivandrum. The flowers are very fragrant and attract a lot of bees and butterflies. This small tree suddenly blooms in one burst now and then and the whole tree would be full of flowers. The most interesting thing th

[efloraofindia:75414] Re: Flora of Panipat- Murraya paniculata from PIET Campus Samalkha Panipat

Dear friends, This is getting more and more interesting and cofusing! Had a look at the pictures and the link that Ushadi had posted. According to it Murraya paniculata has elongated seeds and M.exotica rounded ones. The berries I have collected recently from different plants in various gardens in

[efloraofindia:78404] Re: Flora of Kaiga_ID_Please_24082011 PJ2.

I guess this is Trewia nudiflora, family Euphorbiaceae. I had posted a couple of photographs of this tree recently. Regards, Sandhya On Aug 24, 9:11 pm, PUTTARAJU K wrote: > Dear All, > > Flora of Kaiga_ID_Please_24082011 PJ2. > > Date/Time-:18/08/11   -    16:00 > Location- Place, Altitude - Ka

[efloraofindia:79331] Re: 03092011GS1 a tall herb from near Nagrota in J & K for ID

It seems like Hyptis suaveolens to me too. But am not sure. I have been uprooting a lot of Hyptis suaveolens recently while weeding a plot! Unfortunately I didn't photograph the plant. When the leaves are crushed it leaves a black colour on your fingers. Regards, Sandhya On Sep 3, 11:17 am, H S

[efloraofindia:79341] Re: Holigarna arnottinana

Sorry, the spelling of the species name in the subject line is wrong. It is arnottiana. Regards, Sandhya On Sep 2, 7:47 pm, Sandhya Sasidharan wrote: > Dear friends, > > Some pictures of Holigarna arnottiana (Family - Anacardiaceae) from a wild > lot near my home in Trivandrum city.  There were

[efloraofindia:79533] Re: Flower for Id-MN040911

Melastoma malabathricum. Called 'kathali' in Malayalam. Regards, Sandhya On Sep 4, 12:19 pm, mani nair wrote: > Dear friends, > > Sending a photo of flower.  Kindly identify. > > Regards, > > Mani. > >  plant-id.jpg > 98KViewDownload

[efloraofindia:103010] Re: Identification- Nile Tulip Tree?

Seems like Markhamia lutea belonging to the family Bignoniaceae. Commonly known as yellow bell bean tree, it is native to Africa. Could you post pictures of the pods as well? Please wait for experts to comment. Regards, Sandhya On Jan 7, 10:46 am, Vishnu Agnihotri wrote: > Dear All > > I am an am

[efloraofindia:103033] Re: ''For Id 06012012MR1’’ Fabaceae-Mimosoideae (Mimosaceae) Week: ? Acacia auriculiformis at Pune

Yes, I think your id is correct. Regards, Sandhya On Jan 6, 1:03 pm, Madhuri Raut wrote: > Thank you Prasad ji for your appreciation. But is my Id correct? Please > validate > > On Fri, Jan 6, 2012 at 12:04 PM, prasad dash wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > Nice collections of Fruit Madhuri mam. > > >

[efloraofindia:103543] Re: My Flora Picture of the Year 2011_Ritesh Kumar Choudhary

Thank you so much for bringing this burning issue into focus. I fully agree with Gurcharan Singh ji that the Flora picture of the year need not essentially be the most beautiful picture. The greatest threat to the rainforests in Kerala Western Ghats is fire. Every year after the rains our forests f

[efloraofindia:103952] Re: SEED for id

Could it be Calophyllum inophyllum (Family: Calophyllaceae)? Just a wild guess.. Regards, Sandhya On Jan 12, 5:07 pm, N Arun Kumar Kumar wrote: > I found this seed in a sandy place near Cherai beach, Kochi last year. i > thought about it yesterday and got it out..there was something wobbling > in

[efloraofindia:108308] Re: 160212 BRS313

Seems to be Vallaris species. Family - Apocynaceae. Please wait for the comments from experts. Regards, Sandhya On Feb 16, 10:46 am, Rathinasabapathy Bhuvaragasamy wrote: > Pl. find the attached file contain photos for id. request. Possibly some > Jasmine group plant? > > Date: 15.02.2012 > Locat

[efloraofindia:109090] Re: Subhajyoti Roy 22022012 SR-1 ID this plant

Is it Sauropus androgynus known as sweet leaf and which is used as a leaf vegetable? Regards, Sandhya On Feb 22, 12:51 am, Alfred John wrote: > 08.10.2011   Gorumara National Park,Jalpaiguri West Bengal   tree > wild      Subhajyoti Roy   Cooch Behar > >  21.jpg > 85KViewDownload > >  22.jpg > 15

[efloraofindia:109875] Re: Searching for local name for

In Malayalam we call it Sheema Konna - ശീമക്കൊന്ന 'Sheema' generally indicates anything that is exotic (that has come crossing the seas) and konna generally refers to any cassia in Malayalam. Regards, Sandhya On Saturday, 3 March 2012 23:22:38 UTC+5:30, Dev wrote: > > Quickstick (Gliricidia

[efloraofindia:110562] Re: Convolvulaceae week: : For validation : Ipomoea nil from Trivandrum

More pictures of the same. On Tuesday, 13 March 2012 17:08:52 UTC+5:30, harithasandhya wrote: > > Dear friends, > Ipomoea nil from my place in Trivandrum. > Kindly validate. > Will try to attach more pictures in the same thread. > Regards, > Sandhya > <><>

[efloraofindia:110563] Re: Convolvulaceae week: : For validation : Ipomoea nil from Trivandrum

A couple of pictures more. Regards, Sandhya On Tuesday, 13 March 2012 17:08:52 UTC+5:30, harithasandhya wrote: > > Dear friends, > Ipomoea nil from my place in Trivandrum. > Kindly validate. > Will try to attach more pictures in the same thread. > Regards, > Sandhya > <><>

[efloraofindia:111413] Re: Convolvulaceae week: Ipomoea muricata from Trivandrum (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

We don't eat the pods raw. It is cooked. At my home we cook it in different ways. We make a dish where the pods are sauteed in oil with onions and green chillies. It is also cooked in a curry with coconut. Regards, Sandhya On Sunday, 18 March 2012 21:15:32 UTC+5:30, harithasandhya wrote: > > > > >

[efloraofindia:111816] Re: request Indian names

The last vernacular name in the list of common names of Cymbopogon citratus is in Malayalam. It should be vasana pullu - വാസന പുല്ല് which means fragrant grass. We also call it Inji pullu - ഇഞ്ചി പുല്ല് in Malayalam. Inji means ginger. Regards, Sandhya On Friday, 23 March 2012 13:04:24 UTC+5:

[efloraofindia:111992] For ID 270312 SS1 : Garden plant from Trivandrum, Kerala

Dear friends, Please help to identify this garden plant from my garden in Trivandrum. Leaves opposite, rough to touch. Racemose inflorescence. Plant about a foot high. This is also a test mail sent from the groups page. Regards, Sandhya

[efloraofindia:113391] Re: Request Tree ID 087 - Lalbagh, Bangalore - RA

Could it be a species of Albizia? Family: Mimosaceae. Wait for experts to comment. Regards, Sandhya > > > > > > > >

[efloraofindia:115434] Re: isn't it Trewia nudiflora ? from Hooghly 02-05-12 SK

Dear Surajit ji and friends, I think this are the the fruits of Trewia nudiflora. I had seen similar fruits last year in Palakkad, Kerala. The id of the tree was confirmed by a botanist friend of mine. Unfortunately I couldn't photograph the fruits then. As you said the fruits in the earlier

[efloraofindia:115647] Re: Herb for ID - Kerala

This is Clerodendrum incisum. Family: Lamiaceae Commonly known as Musical Note Plant. Regards, Sandhya On Saturday, 5 May 2012 12:29:10 UTC+5:30, Rajesh Sachdev wrote: > > Dear Members, > A friend of me (Harishchnadra Mhatre) has upload the attach pic on, group > Indian Flora, Face Book. This w

[efloraofindia:115932] Re: Lunaria annua L. (Honesty plant, Money plant, Chinese coins) from Kashmir

Fascinating and beautiful plant. New to me. I wonder why it is called honesty plant! Thank you for sharing these beautiful pictures Gurcharan Singh ji. Warm regards, Sandhya On Sunday, 6 May 2012 22:18:39 UTC+5:30, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > > *Lunaria annual* L., Sp. pl. 2:653. 1753 > > Common

[efloraofindia:115937] Re: Rutaceae Week: Liana - Toddalia asiatica - Wild orange / climbing-orange from Mamandur

In Malayalam Mulakutanni : മുളകുതാന്നി Mulakutali : മുളകുതാളി Kara : കാര Regards, Sandhya On Tuesday, 8 May 2012 12:49:22 UTC+5:30, raghu ananth wrote: > > Toddalia Asiatica > WILD ORANGE > Orange climber > the Malabar name for an Indian species of climbing-orange.' > Liana with thorny stem > >

[efloraofindia:116775] Re: Large canopy tree ID

A wild guess. Syzygium species? Family: Myrtaceae. Please wait for the experts to comment. Regards, Sandhya On Tuesday, 15 May 2012 14:15:56 UTC+5:30, Pranay wrote: > > Isolated trees scattered in Joida forest Dandeli WLS. Habitat. We measured > the girth of one huge tree and it measured 15.5ft.

[efloraofindia:116776] Re: New name again

In Kerala Eupatorium (Now Chromolaena odorata) is generally called 'Communist pacha'. Pacha means green in Malayalam. Regards, Sandhya On Tuesday, 15 May 2012 11:30:51 UTC+5:30, vishnupriya hathwar wrote: > > Hi all, > > I have heard this name for the first time in villages in Karnataka. They >

[efloraofindia:132564] Re: 3mm flower 17/9/12 SK3

It does look like a lindernia. And they are usually found in wet habitats. This is just a guess. Let us wait for the experts to comment. Regards, Sandhya > > > --

[efloraofindia:132940] Re: Flower ID request - SJha-30Sep12

I think this is Trichosanthes cucumerina . Snake gourd. Family: Cucurbitaceae Regards, Sandhya On Sunday, September 30, 2012 8:26:09 PM UTC+5:30, SushmitaJha wrote: > > Hello all, > I found these creeper flowers growing quite profusely in Surajpur, Uttar > Pradesh, where I went for bird-watching

[efloraofindia:133225] Re: Ceropegia vincaefolia

Wonderful picture. Amazing flowers. Thank you for sharing. Regards, Sandhya On Monday, October 1, 2012 9:50:27 PM UTC+5:30, plantscape(ajinkya) wrote: > > *Ceropegia vincaefolia * --

[efloraofindia:135247] Re: Kas week: PKA51:-- Concluding post- Kas plateau

Oh, what a grand finale, Prashant ji! Hoping and praying that this beauty will be preserved forever. My congratulations and best wishes to all the members of the Kas team. Regards, Sandhya On Sunday, October 14, 2012 11:24:09 PM UTC+5:30, Prashant wrote: > > Dear friends, > > I conclude my contr

[efloraofindia:138607] Re: Cucumis callosum syn C. trigonus : 19112012 : RV 1

Very interesting Renee ji. Thank you for sharing the pictures and the story. Warm regards, Sandhya On Monday, November 19, 2012 1:35:40 PM UTC+5:30, Renee wrote: > > Dear Friends, > > Would like to share few pictures of Cucumis callosus syn C. trigonus taken > on 15th Nov12the pulp has

[efloraofindia:138750] Re: Requesting for id

Yes, Quiscalis indica - Rangoon Creeper. Family- Combretaceae. Regards, Sandhya On Wednesday, November 21, 2012 11:43:07 AM UTC+5:30, sushant stalker wrote: > > *Requesting for id this flower taken on 21/11/2012 at thane creek in > garden* > > -- > *sushant more* > > --

[efloraofindia:140052] Re: Help in ID please

The picture labelled Shrub 2 seems to be Bixa orellana, Family: Bixaceae. Please wait for experts to comment. Regards, Sandhya On Thursday, December 6, 2012 10:17:26 PM UTC+5:30, anantbor wrote: > > Please help me in identifying these shrubs from forests of Assam. > A. Borah, Bongaigaon, Assam >

[efloraofindia:140114] Re: 011212 BRS 416 for id request.

This is Malpighia glabra. I had posted pictures of the same plant some time ago. Regards, Sandhya On Saturday, December 1, 2012 11:06:25 AM UTC+5:30, B. Rathinasabapathy wrote: > > Pl. find the attached file contain photo for id. request. > > Location: Race Course, Coimbatore > Date: 30.11.2012

[efloraofindia:140121] Re: 011212 BRS 410 for id

I too think this is an Ochna species (Family Ochnaceae). Does it have yellow flowers? Regards, Sanhdya On Saturday, December 1, 2012 11:03:01 AM UTC+5:30, B. Rathinasabapathy wrote: > > Sir, > > Pl. find the attached photo for id. request. > > Location: Coimbatore, Race Course > Date:30.11.2012

[efloraofindia:140124] Re: Father Santapau - 109th birth anniversary

Thank you very much Viplav ji for this excellent post. Had heard about Fr. Santapau but never knew these details. And thank you Neil ji for the information and the photographs. Warm regards, Sandhya --

[efloraofindia:119604] Re: Almond for ID

Yes, Terminalia catappa. The fruits are relished by fruit bats and they help in dispersing the seeds widely. Regards, Sandhya On Saturday, 16 June 2012 17:02:01 UTC+5:30, ayush wrote: > > This almond is locally known as badam. There seems to be various species > for almond. > Photo taken at

[efloraofindia:119888] Re: Efloraofindia (efi) completes five years

Congratulations Garg ji and all eflora members. I feel privileged to be part of this wonderful group. Best wishes. Thank you and regards, Sandhya On Wednesday, June 20, 2012 1:26:28 AM UTC+5:30, JM Garg wrote: > > Dear members, > It gives me great pleasure to say that eFI has completing 5 years

[efloraofindia:119989] Re: Bulbophyllum lasiochilum with pollinators

Wonderful pictures Pankaj ji. Thank you for sharing such perfect and precise shots. Warm regards, Sandhya On Wednesday, June 20, 2012 5:10:52 AM UTC+5:30, Dr Pankaj Kumar wrote: > > Bulbophyllum lasiochilum with pollinators > > This is an orchid flower on which some flies comes and lick off oils

[efloraofindia:120112] Re: Tree for identification 220612MK03

This is also a wild guess could it belong to the family Myrtaceae? Regards, Sandhya On Friday, June 22, 2012 2:57:25 PM UTC+5:30, Muthu Karthick, N wrote: > > Dear all, > Please help me in identifying this plant found in coffee estate. The > fruits measure 4-5cm longer and the tree height is

[efloraofindia:120598] Re: ID Confirmation 200612 SS1: Malpighia emarginata from Trivandrum

Thank you all for the assistance. Is Malpighia emarginata a synonym of M.glabra? Some sources I referred to says so. Best regards, Sandhya On Wednesday, 20 June 2012 21:13:16 UTC+5:30, harithasandhya wrote: > > Dear Friends, > > A few pictures of Malpighia emarginata, a small tree f

[efloraofindia:122054] Re: Request Shrub/Tree ID 125 - Bangalore - RA

Holmskioldia sanguinea. * *Known as Cup- and- saucer plant or Chinese hat plant. I have a plant with red flowers. Didn't know there is a variety with yellow flowers. Thank you for sharing. Regards, Sandhya On Monday, July 16, 2012 9:39:08 AM UTC+5:30, raman wrote: > > Thanks, > Raman >

[efloraofindia:122056] Re: Passiflora vitifolia_RKC01_15072012

Beautiful and colorful photographs. Thank you Ritesh ji. Regards, Sandhya > > > > >

[efloraofindia:123254] Re: Match Stick Plant inflorescence - 300712 - RK - 1

Very beautiful. Never seen it before. Thank you so much. Regards, Sandhya On Monday, July 30, 2012 6:01:35 PM UTC+5:30, Ranjini Kamath wrote: > > Aechmea gamosepala - Bromeliaceae.Have never seen these buds open up! > Pic taken in Bangalore - 29/07/12 at 5pm. > Regards > Ranjini Kamath >

[efloraofindia:123257] Re: Conchidium microchilos flowering 2

Beautiful, delicate flowers. Thank you Neil ji. Regards, Sandhya On Tuesday, July 31, 2012 6:56:37 PM UTC+5:30, Neil wrote: > > Hi, > Had recently posted photographs of the Star Orchid [Conchidium > microchilos syn. Eria microchilos] flowering at Khandala at this link : > > > https://groups.

[efloraofindia:126304] Re: VOF Week: Saxifraga pseudo-pallida at Hemkund Saheb

What an amazing flower! Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful pictures Prashant ji. Regards, Sandhya --

[efloraofindia:126883] Re: Acanthaceae from valparai for identification 100812MK03

Yes, *Rhynchoglossum notonianum, East Indian Klugia. *Commonly seen in moist areas in the western ghats in Kerala, especially on wet rock faces near waterfalls along with many impatiens species. It is a good indicator species for wetness. Delicate and beautiful flowers. One of my favorite flo

[efloraofindia:126886] Re: Muntingia calabura_RKC04_20082012

Common in Kerala. Known as 'bird cherry'. Planted as avenue trees and also in gardens. The fruits are edible and attracts a lot of birds and also fruit bats. The seeds are tiny and seedlings can be found all over, seeds sprouting from tiny cracks on walls, roadsides, ditches, roofs etc from bi

[efloraofindia:128248] Re: efi in New Google Forum avatar has greatly enhanced our capabities

Thank you Garg ji for the information. I had never tried 'filters' before. It works perfectly. As Dinesh ji said it is a great help for people like me who don't receive each post by email. All good wishes, Regards, Sandhya On Friday, August 31, 2012 11:02:23 PM UTC+5:30, JM Garg wrote: > > Dea

[efloraofindia:141234] Re: Mary Christmas

Thank you Smita ji, Wishing you too a very Happy Christmas and all the very best for the coming year. Regards, Sandhya On Monday, December 24, 2012 2:21:54 PM UTC+5:30, Smita wrote: > > Dear Friends > Wish you all Mary Christmas > & Blooming Happy New Year :) > --

[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: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 --

[efloraofindia:142748] Re: Flora picture of the year 2012 - Sandhya Sasidharan

Dear Friends, Thank you all for the appreciation and support. Warm regards, Sandhya --

[efloraofindia:142752] Re: Flora Picture of the year- 2012- Janani Eswar

Beautiful and delicate. Thank you for sharing your moment of peace. Best regards, Sandhya --

Re: [efloraofindia:142755] Flora picture of the Year- 2012- Bhagyashri Ranade

Thank you Bhagyashri ji for the beautiful picture. Its way of surviving drought is indeed amazing. Regards, Sandhya On Monday, January 7, 2013 9:57:14 PM UTC+5:30, Bhagyashri Ranade wrote: > > Dear all, > My Flora picture of the year 2012 are these flowers of Commelina forskalei > Vahl. It wa

[efloraofindia:142759] Re: Flora picture of 2013, Smita Raskar

Smita ji, beautiful blue flowers. Thank you for sharing this. Regards, Sandhya On Sunday, January 6, 2013 5:44:07 PM UTC+5:30, Smita wrote: > > Hello all > sharing picture ofbeauutiful herb Hydrolea zeylanica > found on moist soil at Sawantwadi Sindhudurg > --

[efloraofindia:142762] Re: Flora Picture of the Year 2012_Ritesh Kumar Choudhary

A beautiful picture Ritesh ji. Your adventure was worth it. Crossing bamboo or cane bridges always gives me the jitters! Thank God the boy was with you. Warm regards, Sandhya --

Re: [efloraofindia:142766] Flora Picture of the Year 2012: Balkar Singh

Beautiful and perfect picture Balkar ji. Never seen a Nepenthes. Thank you for sharing. Best regards, Sandhya --

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