Ushadi Three features differentiate the species, lanceolate leaves usually less than 12 cm long and pedicel 2cm long in T. laurifolia. Here are typical plants
http://raksaherbs.com/product/Thunbergia-Laurifolia-capsule/Thunbergia-Laurifolia-capsule-P0120.html http://cookislands.bishopmuseum.org/showImage.asp?file=MM/MX1-4/4P300_Thun-laur_RR_GM_MX.jpg&title=Thunbergia+laurifolia++%28Purple+Thunbergia%29&height=400&width=600 Leaves ovate-cordate, up to 20 cm long, pedicel 4-5 cm long in T. grandiflora https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/indiantreepix/Acanthaceae$20Week:$20Thunbergia$20grandiflora$20from$20Delhi/indiantreepix/EzseeCmIDok/1Sp_JHeotmwJ The first photograph (leaves) and second (pedicels) suggest T. laurifolia clearly, other photographs create some doubt. I some how have the feeling that most photographs on the net, including above one may not be a hybrids betwen the two species, as is also true for Campsis grandiflora and C. radicans, where these hybrids are placed with either species in most databases, including our FOI. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone: 011-25518297 Mob: 9810359089 http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On Fri, Nov 18, 2011 at 7:32 AM, ushadi Micromini <microminipho...@gmail.com > wrote: > Gurcharanji: > May I please hear from you... > the leaves are different in two pics... > > I am confident if the opinions are based on analysis of both the leaf > shapes... > > Please tell what and why? > Thanks. > > Usha di > ============ > > > On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 9:28 PM, Balkar Singh <balkara...@gmail.com>wrote: > >> Agree with Thunbergia laurifolia >> >> On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 5:27 PM, Madhuri Raut <itii...@gmail.com> wrote: >> > I think Thunbergia laurifolia as the leaves are slightly toothed. Also, >> the >> > base of the leaves is slightly heart-shaped or obtuse. >> > On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 4:48 PM, ushadi Micromini >> > <microminipho...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> Ved ji: >> >> good.. >> >> i know it takes little getting used to new groups but >> >> once you get it it becomes a nice habit. >> >> >> >> usha di >> >> >> >> ============== >> >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 4:44 PM, Vedprakash Singh >> >> <vpsingh.nag...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> >> >>> a good one from u at last, thanQ >> >>> >> >>> On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 4:33 PM, ushadi Micromini >> >>> <microminipho...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>>> >> >>>> yes you did very well.. >> >>>> photo size need to be reduced..pixels I mean .. to be total of about >> >>>> 150-180 kb .. >> >>>> google gives us just so much space as a group... >> >>>> >> >>>> thanks >> >>>> its so good when information and submission are within guidelines, >> >>>> then the experts only have to think about the id... >> >>>> >> >>>> Thank you. >> >>>> Usha di >> >>>> ======== >> >>>> >> >>>> On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 4:18 PM, Vedprakash Singh >> >>>> <vpsingh.nag...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>>>> >> >>>>> u'll be happy today - i gave max details .i realized it .hope >> photo >> >>>>> quality is OK >> >>>>> v p singh >> >>>>> >> >>>>> On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 4:05 PM, Ushadi micromini >> >>>>> <microminipho...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> On second thought I am now confused... >> >>>>>> looked at the leaves again >> >>>>>> leaves in pic 1 and two have somewhat different shapes... >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> cant rule out * Thunbergia laurifolia...* >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> Gurcharanji and Dinesh ji.... HELP >> >>>>>> Usha di >> >>>>>> =============== >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> >> >>>>>> On Nov 17, 3:14 pm, Ushadi micromini <microminipho...@gmail.com> >> >>>>>> wrote: >> >>>>>> > I think its Thunbergia grandiflora >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > usha di >> >>>>>> > ====== >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > On Nov 17, 3:03 pm, Vedprakash Singh <vpsingh.nag...@gmail.com> >> >>>>>> > wrote: >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > > Date/Time- *11:30 Noon* >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > > Location- Place, Altitude, GPS- *Gram Vigyan Vidyalaya, Wardha, >> >>>>>> > > 20* 44' >> >>>>>> > > 39.15" N - 78* 36' 09.58"* >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > > Habitat- Garden/ Urban/ Wild/ Type- *Garden* >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > > Plant Habit- Tree/ Shrub/ Climber/ Herb- *Climber* >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > > Height/Length- *Wall of 7' height supporting the Climber* >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > > Leaves Type/ Shape/ Size- *Photo attached* >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > > Inflorescence Type/ Size- >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > > Flowers Size/ Colour/ Calyx/ Bracts- *1.5" ~ 2.5"/ Light Blue* >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > > Fruits Type/ Shape/ Size Seeds- >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > > Other Information like Fragrance, Pollinator, Uses etc.- *No >> >>>>>> > > Fragrance* >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > > DSCN6978.JPG >> >>>>>> > > 1009KViewDownload >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > > DSCN6979.JPG >> >>>>>> > > 990KViewDownload >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > > DSCN6974.JPG >> >>>>>> > > 946KViewDownload >> >>>>>> > >> >>>>>> > > DSCN6981.JPG >> >>>>>> > > 902KViewDownload >> >>>> >> >>> >> >> >> > >> > >> > >> > -- >> > Regards >> > Dr.Bhagyashri Ranade >> > >> >> >> >> -- >> Regards >> >> Dr Balkar Singh >> Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology >> Arya P G College, Panipat >> Haryana-132103 >> 09416262964 >> > >
