Is that Charoli ? it is found in areas around pune. ----- Original Message ----- From: J.M. Garg To: satish phadke Cc: [email protected] ; [email protected] Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2009 9:57 PM Subject: [indiantreepix:7076] Re: PLANT FOR ID 25 SMP 1 JAN 2009
Some extracts from Wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semecarpus_anacardium Semecarpus Anacardium (the Oriental Anacardium) is a native of India and is closely related to the cashew. It is known as bhallatak in India and was called "marking nuts" by Europeans, because it was used by washermen to mark the cloths before washing, as it imparted water insoluble mark to the cloth. It's also known as "Ker" in Kannada. It is a deciduous tree, found in the outer Himalayas. The nut is about 2.5 cm long, ovoid and smooth lustrous black. In Ayurveda, the fruit is considered a rasayana for longevity and rejuvenation,and is processed before use, as it is toxic in nature. Recent studies have shown the fruit to be a good anti-inflammatory agent and effective in various types of cancers. Other links: http://www.herbalcureindia.com/herbs/bhallataka.htm (medicinal use), http://www.apforests.gov.in/Silviculture%20of%20Species/Forest%20Seeds/083.htm (some details). 2009/1/3 satish phadke <[email protected]> Thanks Neil and Kenneth It appeared to be from Anacardiaceae family from the flowers but couldn't spot it. Satish On 03/01/2009, Neil Soares <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Satish, > It is the Marking Nut tree [Semecarpus anarcardium] locally called Bibha. > Regards, > Neil Soares. > > --- On Fri, 1/2/09, satish phadke <[email protected]> wrote: > > From: satish phadke <[email protected]> > Subject: [indiantreepix:7025] PLANT FOR ID 25 SMP 1 JAN 2009 > To: "indiantreepix Indian" <[email protected]>, > "wildflowerindia" <[email protected]> > Date: Friday, January 2, 2009, 10:03 PM > > > > A big tree on the outskirts of Pune around 25 feet. > Star shaped flowers seen. Leaves alternate exstipulate. > would appreciate ID > Satish > -- > > http:// satishphadke.blogspot.com > > > > > > > -- http:// satishphadke.blogspot.com For learning about our trees & plants, please visit/ join Google e-group (Indiantreepix) http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix?hl=en --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "indiantreepix" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
