Even though these two species are distinct, the nomenclature of the group is very confusing. The posted plant, however, is S. colais, as suggested by Shrikant ji and Neil ji. The current name (!?) is *S. tetragonum* as per TPL http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-318150
Regards Vijayasankar Raman National Center for Natural Products Research University of Mississippi On Sun, Jul 3, 2011 at 6:29 AM, H S <[email protected]> wrote: > I think its difficult to differentiate two species with these photos, > because the corolla from outside is purple, it will be great if pod photo is > available, i think that would help in proper identification, but still i > guess S. chenoloides (its very common in Alibaug) > > regards, > > > On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 10:43 PM, Neil Soares <[email protected]>wrote: > >> Hi, >> Agree with Mr.Ingalhalikar. This is Stereospermum personatum >> [syn.S.colias] locally called Padree with a yellow corolla tinged with >> reddish-purple. In S.chelenoides [syn.S.suaveolens] locally called Padal the >> flowers are dull purple. >> With regards, >> Neil Soares. >> >> --- On *Sat, 7/2/11, shrikant ingalhalikar <[email protected]>* wrote: >> >> >> From: shrikant ingalhalikar <[email protected]> >> Subject: [efloraofindia:73075] Re: Stereospermum chelonoides >> To: "efloraofindia" <[email protected]> >> Date: Saturday, July 2, 2011, 8:59 PM >> >> >> The current name should be S. colais (Buch.-Ham. ex Dillwyn) Mabb. >> var. colais. Regards, Shrikant >> >> On Jul 2, 11:20 am, Pravin Kawale >> <[email protected]<http://us.mc339.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]>> >> wrote: >> > Hi, >> > Stereospermum chelonoides >> > Marathi name:Padal >> > At Sagargad,Alibag >> > On 03Jul,2011 >> > Regards >> > >> > Stereospermum chelonoides 2.jpg >> > Stereospermum chelonoides.jpg >> > DSC07069.JPG >> > >> > These pictures were sent with Picasa, from Google. >> > Try it out here:http://picasa.google.com/ >> > >> > Stereospermum chelonoides 2.jpg >> > 52KViewDownload >> > >> > Stereospermum chelonoides.jpg >> > 51KViewDownload >> > >> > DSC07069.JPG >> > 72KViewDownload >> >> > > > -- > - H.S. > > A scientific man ought to have no wishes, no affections, - a mere heart of > stone > >
