Thank you so much Swagat ji for the explanation. The scientific paper is very informative, interesting and full of keys and comparative data. I gather that according to Dr. Almeida this would now be called Hymenodictyon orixense (Roxb.) Mabberly. Also Flora of Mah. Vol 3 pg: 20 mentions it as Hymenodictyon orixense. Thanks again.
regards, Rashida. Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:28:46 +0530 Subject: [indiantreepix:19721] Re: Hymenodictyon excelsum Wall. -Fruits From: [email protected] To: [email protected] CC: [email protected] Rashidaji, Wallich (Roxburgh, 1824) originally described the genus Hymenodictyon based on the Indian Cinchona excelsa Roxb. (Roxburgh, 1799). The generic name is derived from the Greek word ‘hymena’, meaning a membrane, and ‘dictyon’, meaning a net, referring to the membranaceous wings around the seeds. For more details clock on it.... [PDF] Taxonomic revision of the tribe Hymenodictyeae (Rubiaceae ... File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML genus Hymenodictyon based on the Indian. Cinchona excelsa Roxb. (Roxburgh, 1799). Regards, ~Swagat 2009/9/28 rashida atthar <[email protected]> Hi Swagat ji, Thankyou for posting the local name so promptly, which you have been posting for all plants. Its such a great help to know the local name immediately. Would you by any chance know whether the botanical name Hymenodictyon is Latin or Greek? Any other information for the same. Thank you. regards, Rashida. Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:16:09 +0530 Subject: [indiantreepix:19685] Re: Hymenodictyon excelsum Wall. -Fruits From: [email protected] To: [email protected] CC: [email protected] Dear all, 'Hymenodictyon excelsum' is called 'Bhorsal' 'भोरसाळ' in Marathi. Regards, ~Swagat 9223217568 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2009/9/28 rashida atthar <[email protected]> Hymenodictyon excelsum- Kuthan, fruiting was seen at the Silonda trail, national park, Mumbai, yesterday. The older fruits probably become blackish with white marks/lenticels?. regards, Rashida. Get easy photo sharing with Windows Live™ Photos. Drag n’ drop -- 'I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do.' - Helen Keller -- 'I am only one; but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do.' - Helen Keller _________________________________________________________________ Stay updated! Add Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace & Hi5 friends to your Windows Live network instantly. Add Now! http://profile.live.com/webactivities/?mkt=en-in --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---

