... re-surfacing my query: *Q:* 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 Sun, Feb 1, 2009 at 6:02 PM, Dinesh Valke <[email protected]> wrote: > ... 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
