Hi Dinesh, To answer your question- quoting from Cooke's ' Flora of Bombay'..."The specific name 'Lanzan' is derived from the Burmese name and was given to the plant by Sprengel in 1800-1801". Regards, Neil.
--- On Thu, 2/5/09, Dinesh Valke <[email protected]> wrote: From: Dinesh Valke <[email protected]> Subject: [indiantreepix:8308] Re: PLANT FOR ID 25 SMP 1 JAN 2009 To: [email protected] Date: Thursday, February 5, 2009, 8:44 PM ... 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 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 -- 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
