... while on *Buchanania lanzan*, can I know what is the epithet *lanzan*derived from ? could it be: 1) any vernacular name of the fruit, for instance *launzan* in Myanmar 2) Lanja, a place in Konkan, Maharashtra 3) OR altogether something different.
Regards. On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 8:57 PM, satish phadke <[email protected]>wrote: > I saw the flowering phase of this tree(Identified as Semecarpus by Neil)on > 1st Jan.2009 > Now this is the picture of Semecarpus known to me showing the > fruits(Bibba)shot on 11 Jan 2009.and also another picture shot in July 2007 > showing flowers. > Cheers > Satish > > 2009/1/5 Neil Soares <[email protected]> > > Hi Ketaki / Manasi, >> No. Charoli or Chironji is Buchnania lanzan. >> With regards, >> Neil Soares. >> >> --- On *Mon, 1/5/09, oikos for ecological services <[email protected]>*wrote: >> >> From: oikos for ecological services <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: [indiantreepix:7076] Re: PLANT FOR ID 25 SMP 1 JAN 2009 >> To: "J.M. Garg" <[email protected]>, "satish phadke" < >> [email protected]> >> Cc: [email protected], [email protected] >> Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 11:26 AM >> >> >> Is that Charoli ? it is found in areas around pune. >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> *From:* J.M. Garg <[email protected]> >> *To:* satish phadke <[email protected]> >> *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<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anacardium>) >> is a native of India <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India> and is closely >> related to the cashew <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cashew>. >> It is known as *bhallatak* in India and was called "marking nuts" by >> Europeans <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe>, because it was used by >> washermen to mark the cloths before washing, as it imparted water >> insoluble <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solubility> mark to the cloth. >> It's also known as "Ker" in >> Kannada<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kannada_language> >> . >> It is a deciduous <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deciduous> tree, found in >> the outer Himalayas <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himalayas>. The nut is >> about 2.5 cm long, ovoid and smooth lustrous black. In >> Ayurveda<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayurveda>, >> the fruit is considered a *rasayana<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rasayana> >> * for longevity and rejuvenation,and is processed before use, as it is >> toxic <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> > > > -- > > http:// satishphadke.blogspot.com > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
