Bidaria khandalense (= Gymnema khandalense) is a liane and the most characteristic feature of this is presence of "flat corky wings on the stem" which are long running along stems. Very few plants have such a striking character and it is difficult to miss.
Mishra and Singh (2001) who worked on threatened plants of Maharashtra report that it can be distinguished by broadly ovate and densely puberulous leaves, orbicular calyx lobes and corolla puberulous on both sides. However, I have seen both the plants and wild and do not feel this character is strong enough to distinguish them. The winged stem character is probably the best one and is very very obvious when mature individuals are seen. I do not see any specific distinguishing character in the photo by Dr. Phadke. If you have any more photos, showing any of the distinguishing characters we can discuss more on this. I am not aware of B. khandalense reports in Amboli, but it certainly is present in Khandala, Junnar, Karjat and Koyna forest areas. However, the chances of the photo belonging to Gymnema sylvestre are high as it is a much more common and variable plant. Regards Aparna On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 11:13 AM, Senthilkumar <[email protected]> wrote: > Dear Neil > Yes. It is Gymnema sylvestre only. Nice photo Mr. Satish. > Regards > Senthilkumar U. > > On 5 July 2010 10:05, J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. >> Some earlier relevant feedback: >> “Bidaria khandalense(Santapau) Jagtap et Singh is an endemic to the region >> hence can be a good choice >> Tanay” >> >> “It could be Gymnema sylvestre locally called Madhunashini. Please check. >> Regards, >> Neil Soares.” >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: Satish Phadke <[email protected]> >> Date: 9 June 2010 20:49 >> Subject: [efloraofindia:37853] Is it Bidaria khandalens? >> To: indiantreepix <[email protected]> >> >> >> This Asclepiadaceae member a climber was observed in Amboli. >> 27 May 2010 >> The leaves appear much longer 8cm or so. >> I think this is Bidaria khandalense >> Please opine or otherwise. >> Regards >> Dr Phadke >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "efloraofindia" 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.com/group/indiantreepix?hl=en. >> >> >> >> -- >> With regards, >> J.M.Garg ([email protected]) >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Jmgarg1 >> 'Creating awareness of Indian Flora & Fauna' >> Image Resource of more than a thousand species of Birds, Butterflies, >> Plants etc. (arranged alphabetically & place-wise): >> http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:J.M.Garg >> For learning about Indian Flora, visit/ join Google e-group- >> Efloraofindia:http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "efloraofindia" 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.com/group/indiantreepix?hl=en. > > > > -- > Senthilkumar U. > BSI & School of Ecology and Conservation, > University of Agricultural Sciences, > Bangalore-560 065. > Karnataka, India > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "efloraofindia" 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.com/group/indiantreepix?hl=en. > -- Dr. Aparna Watve Dr. Aparna Watve Asha Appt, Shanti Nagar, Ekata Colony Nr. BSNL tower, Akbar Ward, Seoni.480661 tel: 07692-228115 mobile: (0)9755667710 and 9822597288 still works -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" 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.com/group/indiantreepix?hl=en.
