[efloraofindia:407506] Re: SK 3165 23 November 2021

2021-11-23 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Fruits are warty. Hence this appears to be Euphorbia cornigera Boiss, Balakrishnan 23/11/21 On Tue, 23 Nov 2021 at 17:21, Saroj Kasaju wrote: > > Thank you. > > Saroj Kasaju > > > On Tue, Nov 23, 2021 at 5:36 PM Saroj Kasaju > wrote: > >> >> Thank you. >> >> Saroj Kasaju >> >> >> On Tue, Nov

[efloraofindia:404668] Re: SK 3087 28 October 2021

2021-10-28 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
This appears to be Euphorbia wallichii Hook.f. Balakrishnan 28/10/21 On Thu, 28 Oct 2021 at 17:25, Saroj Kasaju wrote: > > Thank you. > > Saroj Kasaju > > > On Thu, Oct 28, 2021 at 5:39 PM Saroj Kasaju > wrote: > >> >> *Dear Members,Location: Rara, NepalAltitude: 2957m.Date: 20 August >> 2021

Re: [efloraofindia:403319] Euphorbia cristata B.Heyne ex Roth submission AS14 October21

2021-10-18 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Yes. This is Euphorbia cristata B.Heyne ex Roth Balakrishnan 18/10/21 On Mon, 18 Oct 2021 at 20:48, J.M. Garg wrote: > Wah!!! What jewels!!! > Thanks, Ashutosh ji, for your skills. > > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Ashutosh Sharma > Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2021 at 19:34 > Subject:

Re: [efloraofindia:402493] Help me to identify this Euphorbia sp. From kashmir

2021-10-13 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Yes, this appears to be Euphorbia indica Lam Balakrishnan 13/10/21 On Wed, 13 Oct 2021 at 15:29, J.M. Garg wrote: > To me appears different from images at *Euphorbia hispida* Boiss. > > Can it be *Euphorbia

Re: [efloraofindia:398778] identification of Euphorbia requested

2021-09-18 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Most probably Euphorbia rosea It is most probably *E. rosea* Retz, particularly due to different sizes of limbs of glands. Balakrishnan 18/9/21 On Sat, 18 Sept 2021 at 13:03, J.M. Garg wrote: > Thanks, Lalithamba ji > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Lalithamba Avadhanam >

[efloraofindia:398684] Re: [indiantreepix:20977] identify this plant

2021-09-17 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
If this plant has a tuber then it is most probably *Euphorbia fusiformis* Buch-Ham. ex D.Don Balakrishnan 17/9/21 On Fri, 17 Sept 2021 at 12:58, JM Garg wrote: > > > -- Forwarded message - > From: JM Garg > Date: Monday, November 23, 2009 at 3:26:35 PM UTC+5:30 > Subject: Fwd:

Re: [efloraofindia:398683] Euphorbiaceae fortnight :: Euphorbia notoptera at Tung :: DV30

2021-09-17 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
All the pictures indicate that they are *Euphorbia notoptera *Boiss. However, I have doubt over the third photo from top which shows imbricate upper leaves unlike in E. notoptera Balakrishnan 17/9/21 On Fri, 17 Sept 2021 at 13:26, J.M. Garg wrote: > Can it be *Euphorbia elegans* Spreng. >

Re: [efloraofindia:398680] Id this Euphorbia sp.

2021-09-17 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
The imbriate upper leaves indicate that this is most probably* Euphorbia pycnostegia* ssp. *zornioides* (Boiss.) Santapau Balakrishnan 17/9/21 On Fri, 17 Sept 2021 at 21:37, J.M. Garg wrote: > Thanks a lot, Nathan ji > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Nathan Taylor > Date: Fri,

Re: [efloraofindia:398678] Flora of Chakrata 2012: Euphorbia for Id

2021-09-17 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
This species is most probably *Euphorbia cashmeriana* Royle Balakrishnan 17/9/21 On Fri, 17 Sept 2021 at 14:16, J.M. Garg wrote: > May be *Euphorbia cashmeriana* Royle > > > -- Forwarded message

Re: [efloraofindia:398081] Euphorbiaceae fortnight::Euphorbiaceae Sp for ID (NSJ-09)

2021-09-13 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
I have no idea. On Mon, 13 Sept 2021 at 14:20, J.M. Garg wrote: > Any idea about this plant? > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Narendra Joshi > Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 at 21:08 > Subject: [efloraofindia:174910] Euphorbiaceae fortnight::Euphorbiaceae Sp > for ID (NSJ-09) > To:

Re: [efloraofindia:397998] Fwd: Euphorbia sp?? 270111-PKA1

2021-09-12 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
This appears to be *Euphorbia concanensis* M.K.Janarth. & S.R. Yadav Balakrishnan 12/9/21 On Sun, 12 Sept 2021 at 18:41, J.M. Garg wrote: > Yes, appears to be *Euphorbia concanensis* Janarth. & S.R.Yadav >

Re: [efloraofindia:397997] Fwd: Euphorbia Sp.??120210PKA1

2021-09-12 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
The picture is not clear. Full plant is not visible. I am not able to identify it. Balakrishnan 12/9/21 On Sun, 12 Sept 2021 at 18:46, J.M. Garg wrote: > I think this will be *Euphorbia elegans* Spreng. > >

[efloraofindia:397996] Re: Euphorbia hypericifolia L. (accepted name) ??

2021-09-12 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Yes, it is. On Sun, 12 Sept 2021 at 17:00, J.M. Garg wrote: > Thanks, Balakrishnan ji. > But the plant appears to be procumbent. > Is it OK for *E.hypericifolia*? > > > On Sun, 12 Sept 2021 at 16:50, Nambiyath Balakrishnan > wrote: > >> Yes, it is. *E. hypericifol

Re: [efloraofindia:397995] Euphorbiaceae Fortnight: Euphorbia from Pune for ID

2021-09-12 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
I think this is *Euphorbia concanensis *M.K. Janarth. & S.R. Yadav, endemic to Sindhudurg Dist. of Maharashtra. Fruits are important for confirmation. Balakrishnan 12/9/21 On Sun, 12 Sept 2021 at 18:52, J.M. Garg wrote: > I think this will be *Euphorbia concanensis* Janarth. & S.R.Yadav >

Re: [efloraofindia:397932] FOR ID Euphorbia sp. :: Baba Budangiri :: 14 NOV 2016 :: DVDEC72

2021-09-12 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Monday, 12 December 2016 at 09:41:50 UTC+5:30 JM Garg wrote: >> >>> Thanks, Balakrishnan ji and Nayan ji >>> >>> On 11 Dec 2016 10:39 pm, "Dinesh Valke" wrote: >>> >>>> Thank you very very much Balakrishnan ji for the ID. >>&

Re: [efloraofindia:397928] Fwd: Euphorbiaceae Fortnight : ID Please : Darjeeling : May 2013 : MN 9

2021-09-12 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Yes, appears to be* Euphorbia wallichii *Hook.f. Balakrishnan 12/9/21 On Sun, 12 Sept 2021 at 15:18, J.M. Garg wrote: > Yes, *Euphorbia wallichii* Hook.f. > > seems > possible. > > -- Forwarded

[efloraofindia:397925] Re: Euphorbia hypericifolia L. (accepted name) ??

2021-09-12 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Yes, it is. *E. hypericifolia* L. Balakrishnan 12/9/21 On Sun, 12 Sept 2021 at 15:57, J.M. Garg wrote: > I think this is *Euphorbia indica* Lam. > > as > per images and details herein, being procumbent. > >

Re: [efloraofindia:397924] please help to identify euphorbiaceae species of Kachchh gujarat

2021-09-12 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Euphorbia heyneana Spreng. Balakrishnan 12/9/21 On Sun, 12 Sept 2021 at 15:45, J.M. Garg wrote: > I think this may be Euphorbia heyneana as per the following keys from > Flora of India: > 30 a. Plants prostrate, only branches or tips of branches decumbent; > cyathia solitary, paired or 3

Re: [efloraofindia:397923] Fwd: Id041209phk1

2021-09-12 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Euphorbia heterophylla L. Balakrishnan 12/9/21 On Sun, 12 Sept 2021 at 16:28, J.M. Garg wrote: > I think *Euphorbia heterophylla* L. > > as > per images and details herein. > > -- Forwarded

Re: [efloraofindia:397860] EUPHORBIACEAE FORTNIGHT:: Euphorbia sp.1 for id from Cactus Garden Panchkula NS-21

2021-09-11 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
This appears to be *Euphorbia leucocephala* Lotsy Balakrishnan 10/9/21 On Fri, 10 Sept 2021 at 16:27, J.M. Garg wrote: > To me appears similar to Gurcharan Singh ji's post at Euphorbiaceae > Fortnight: Euphorbia leucocephala from Panchkula Cactus Garden-GS-34 >

Re: [efloraofindia:397858] Fwd: Cordia Sp.

2021-09-11 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
There appears to be two species here, one a Euphorbia and the other probably a Cordia sp. I am not able to identify them. Balakrishnan 11/9/21 On Sat, 11 Sept 2021 at 14:26, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id assistance please. > > Could not find a match as per comparative images at

Re: [efloraofindia:397855] 240713 ASP 129

2021-09-11 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Sorry, I am unable to identify this plant. Balakrishnan 11/9/21 On Sat, 11 Sept 2021 at 11:26, J.M. Garg wrote: > Could not find a match as per comparative images at Euphorbia > . > > -- Forwarded message - > From: siva siva >

Re: [efloraofindia:397707] ID Request 050913SG-B

2021-09-10 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All Yes. This is *Euphorbia hispida *Boiss., usually found in waste lands of Western Himalayas, up to 2500 m altitude. Balakrishnan 10/9/21 On Fri, 10 Sept 2021 at 16:37, J.M. Garg wrote: > Can it be *Euphorbia hispida* Boiss. >

[efloraofindia:397077] Re: Euphorbiaceae Fortnight: Euphorbia leucocephala from Panchkula Cactus Garden-GS-34

2021-09-06 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Yes, this is Euphorbia leucocephala L. Balakrishnan 6/9/21 On Mon, 6 Sept 2021 at 21:52, Gurcharan Singh wrote: > Forwarding for ID > Distributed as Euphorbia species- Panchkula Cactus Garden > > I hope Euphorbia hypericifolia

[efloraofindia:395453] Re: SK 2946 08 August 2021

2021-08-17 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
This appears more like *E. cornigera *Boiss. Balakrishnan 17/8/21 On Tue, 17 Aug 2021 at 11:25, J.M. Garg wrote: > Yes, appears close as per images and details at Euphorbia sikkimensis ? > and FoC > illustration >

Re: [efloraofindia:388094] EUPHORBIACEAE FORTNIGHT: Euphorbia fianarantsoae Ursch & Leandri from Uttarakhand_DSR_13

2021-06-06 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Thanks, I'll check them out. On Sun, 6 Jun 2021 at 13:45, J.M. Garg wrote: > I think this may be some cultivated variety of *E. milii* Des Moul. only > as per feedback from Balakrishnan ji in another thread: Euphorbiaceae > Fortnight : For ID : 071113 : AK-31 >

Re: [efloraofindia:387760] For species identification

2021-06-03 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All It could be either *E. thymifolia* or *E. prostrata*. The differences between them are as follows: *1a*. Stems and leaves dark green; fruits acutely keeled on cocci with hairs restricted to the keels only; seeds distinctly 4 or 5-furrowed on facets. *E. prostrata* *1b.* Stems and

Re: [efloraofindia:385873] Requesting ID: Euphorbia species (2)

2021-05-14 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
This appears to be Euphorbia erythroclada Boiss. However I suggest you check the characters with the description of the species in '*The genus* *Euphorbia of India' *by Binojkumar & N.P. Balakrishnan. Balakrishnan 14/5/2021 On Fri, 14 May 2021 at 17:44, J.M. Garg wrote: > Pl. check comparative

[efloraofindia:381919] Re: SK 2884 17 March 2021

2021-04-08 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
The leafy plant appears to me as *Croton caudatus*. However, the fruits with spiny projections look different. The spiny projections on capsules are unlike any other Croton. N.P. Balakrishnan 8/4/2021 On Thu, 8 Apr 2021 at 17:12, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id assistance please. >

Re: [efloraofindia:372566] Euphorbia katrajensis Gage ( Euphorbiaceae)

2021-01-19 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All Yes. This is E. katrajensis Gage, endemic to the hills of Maharashtra. N. P. Balakrishnan Coimbatore 19/01/21 On Tue, 19 Jan 2021 at 18:01, J.M. Garg wrote: > Thanks, Sushant ji, for the beautiful images. > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Sushant More > Date: Wed, 13

Re: [efloraofindia:371849] Re: Euphorbia sp. for identification (E. hypericifolia ?) - YS_Jan21/01

2021-01-13 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear all, This is not *E. hypericifolia*, but appears to be *Euphorbia indica* Lamk., characterised by terete internodes and ovate-lanceolate leaves with unequal leaf-bases N. P. BALAKRISHNAN Coimbatore 13/1/21 On Wed, 13 Jan 2021 at 21:25, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id

Re: [efloraofindia:370525] 141222020PP1 Some species of Opuntia?

2021-01-05 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All This plant is *Euphorbia royleana *Boiss (syn.: *E. pentagona *Royle, non Haw.)., found in Himalayas from Himachal Pradesh to Meghalaya and Tripura. Balakrishnan Coimbatore 6/1/21 On Fri, 1 Jan 2021 at 13:54, J.M. Garg wrote: > Pl. check with images at *Euphorbia royleana* Boiss. >

Re: [efloraofindia:363096] Euphorbia Herb for ID : Muscat : 18OCT20 : AK-31

2020-10-23 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
This appears to be *E. serpens *Kunth Balakrishnan 23/10/20 On Fri, 23 Oct 2020 at 21:32, J.M. Garg wrote: > Yes, appears to be Euphorbia serpens > > as > suggested by Saroj ji. > >

[efloraofindia:361326] Re: [efloraindia:95627] efloraofindia:''For Id 20112011MR2’’ ?Euphorbia prostrata Pune

2020-10-09 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Yes, it is E. prostrata. Balakrishnan 9/10/20 On Fri, 9 Oct 2020 at 16:17, J.M. Garg wrote: > Yes, it is Euphorbia prostrata > > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Madhuri

Re: [efloraofindia:361199] Euphorbiaceae Fortnight : For ID : Muscat,Oman : 061113 : AK-23

2020-10-08 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
This appears to be E. thymifolia L. Balakrishnan 8/10/20 On Thu, 8 Oct 2020 at 15:51, J.M. Garg wrote: > Yes, may be E. thymifolia > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Aarti S. Khale > Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2020 at 15:12 > Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:173423] Euphorbiaceae Fortnight :

Re: [efloraofindia:361148] Euphorbiaceae Fortnight : Euphorbia prostrata Aiton; SM2

2020-10-08 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
On Thu, 8 Oct 2020 at 15:35, Nambiyath Balakrishnan wrote: > The three photos show that they are E. thymifolia, as the capsules are > hairy throughout and ciliate along the keels as in E. prostrata. > Balakrishnan > 8/10/20 > > On Thu, 8 Oct 2020 at 13:21, J.M. Garg wrote:

Re: [efloraofindia:361148] Euphorbiaceae Fortnight : Euphorbia prostrata Aiton; SM2

2020-10-08 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
The three photos show that they are E. thymifolia, as the capsules are hairy throughout and ciliate along the keels as in E. prostrata. Balakrishnan 8/10/20 On Thu, 8 Oct 2020 at 13:21, J.M. Garg wrote: > Or rather may be Euphorbia thymifolia >

Re: [efloraofindia:360003] Fwd: 070610vks

2020-09-26 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
This appears to be *E. heyneana* Balakrishnan 26/9/2020 On Sat, 26 Sep 2020 at 17:57, J.M. Garg wrote: > To me appears more closer to *Euphorbia heyneana* > > rather > than *Euphorbia

Re: [efloraofindia:360002] Fwd: Euphorbia serpens

2020-09-26 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
This appears to be *E. thymifolia* Balakrishnan 26/9/2020 On Sat, 26 Sep 2020 at 17:56, J.M. Garg wrote: > To me appears more closer to *Euphorbia heyneana* > > rather > than *Euphorbia

Re: [efloraofindia:360001] Hooghly Today : tiniest flower i have ever seen

2020-09-26 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
This appears to be *E. serpens* Balakrishnan 26/9/2020 On Sat, 26 Sep 2020 at 17:39, J.M. Garg wrote: > I think it should be *Euphorbia serpens* > > as > per differences pointed out by

[efloraofindia:356003] Re: ID Please

2020-07-26 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
hem, in India. >> >> On 13 May 2015 at 23:00, Saroj Kasaju wrote: >> >>> Can anyone identify this plant accurately? >>> >>> Thank you >>> >>> Saroj >>> >>> On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 11:02 AM, Nambiyath Balakrishnan &l

[efloraofindia:355971] Re: Euphorbia stracheyi

2020-07-25 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
I agree with you. The plants are E. stracheyi Boiss. The plants are commonly found in the Alpine Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Nepal, Sikkim, Tibet and China. The flowers show variation in colour, from dark red to dark purple or greyish. N.P. Balakrishnan 25/7/2020 On Sat, 25 Jul

Re: [efloraofindia:352873] Euphorbia erythroclada Boiss. (Euphorbiaceae)

2020-06-19 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
This is *Euphorbia erythroclada* Boiss. The lobed limbs of the cyathial glands are a distinctive feature of this species. Balakrishnan 19-6-2020 On Fri, 19 Jun 2020 at 20:40, J.M. Garg wrote: > Thanks, Sushant ji, for the wonderful images. > > -- Forwarded message - > From:

Re: [efloraofindia:344018] Herb for id from Akbara, Agra

2020-02-27 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
This appears to be *Euphorbia dracunculoides* Lam. (*E.angustifolia* Buch.-Ham., non (Haw.) Steud.1812). It is common in North and Central India. Balakrishnan 28/2/2020 On Fri, 28 Feb 2020 at 09:02, J.M. Garg wrote: > Thanks, Ankush ji. > > -- > With regards, > J. M. Garg > > --

Re: [efloraofindia:343557] ID KANNUR 01/12

2020-02-20 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
yes. this appears to be Margaritaria indica. Balakrishnan 20/2/2020 On Sat, 11 Jan 2020 at 11:07, J.M. Garg wrote: > Thanks, Paradesi ji for the id. > Yes, appears to be male flower buds of Margaritaria indica >

[efloraofindia:343474] Re: SK 2448 10 February 2020

2020-02-18 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
This appears to be Euphorbia thymifolia L. Balakrishnan 19/2/2020 On Mon, 17 Feb 2020 at 16:11, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. > > Some earlier relevant feedback: > > To me appears close to images at efi page on Euphorbia prostrata >

Re: [efloraofindia:337110] Euphorbiaceae plant for ID :: 09082011 SMP1

2019-12-05 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All This appears to be *Euphorbia hypericifolia *L, native to America, introduced into India and now found naturalised in most wastelands and gardens. N.P. Balakrishnan 6/12/19 On Fri, 6 Dec 2019 at 10:07, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding the images. > >

Re: [efloraofindia:337098] July2015sk17/19 -- small Euphorbiaceae herb

2019-12-05 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All This appears to be *Euphorbia heyneana* Spreng (syn.:* E. microphylla* B.Heyne ex Roth, non Lam.), common in wet grasslands throughout India. N.P. Balakrishnan 6/12/2019 On Fri, 6 Dec 2019 at 10:46, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forgive me sir, but I must respectfully disagree that this is E. >

Re: [efloraofindia:335225] Plant identification

2019-11-19 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All This is *Euphorbia indica* Lam., a common weed throughout India. *E. hypericifolia* L., has longer leaves, which are glabrous and narrowed towards the upper part; the plants are erect, decumbent, stems are reddish and stiff; the petaloid appendages of glands are larger Balakrishnan

[efloraofindia:334387] Re: SK 2273 05 November 2019

2019-11-05 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Yes, this is Euphorbia hypericifolia. Balakrishnan 5/11/2019 On Tue, 5 Nov 2019 at 15:19, Saroj Kasaju wrote: > > Thank you Dr. Singh > > Saroj Kasaju > > > On Tue, Nov 5, 2019 at 2:22 PM dr.rakesh Singh > wrote: > >> Yessir ! >> >> On Tue, 5 Nov 2019, 13:44 Saroj Kasaju, wrote: >> >>> >>>

Re: [efloraofindia:331799] Re: Euphorbia prostrata Aiton (accepted name) ??

2019-10-06 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All, The photograph suggests the plant is neither* E. prostrata* nor *E. indica*. The leaves are larger and longer than wide unlike oblong to orbicular leaves in* E. prostrata*. The plant is glabrous and hence not *E. indica*, which has leaves and stems covered with white hairs. It is

Re: [efloraofindia:331298] Ex-situ Silviculture : Euphorbia neriifolia L.

2019-10-01 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Yes, you are right. The stems are not angled. This could be only* E. nivulia.* Balakrishnan 01-10-2019 On Tue, 1 Oct 2019 at 15:15, J.M. Garg wrote: > Hi, Balakrishnan ji, > I do not see it angled as in other images at Euphorbia neriifolia >

Re: [efloraofindia:330795] Plants from Cactus Garden: Euphorbia 2 for identification from Panchkula

2019-09-24 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
This is either Euphorbia antiquorum L. or Euphorbia royleana Boiss. The stems are angular, somewhat twisted and also the plant is leafless when in flower. Cyathia and fruits are reddish. The number of angles of the branches could not be determined, which a key character for distinguishing the

Re: [efloraofindia:330794] Ex-situ Silviculture : Euphorbia neriifolia L.

2019-09-24 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Yes. This is *Euphorbia neriifolia *L., as the branches are angular. Balakrishnan 24-09-2019 On Mon, 23 Sep 2019 at 18:10, J.M. Garg wrote: > I think it should be *Euphorbia nivulia* > > as

Re: [efloraofindia:330793] Euphorbiaceae Fortnight : Euphorbia neriifolia, L. <=> Indian Spurge Tree - Thor - Bangalore - RA

2019-09-24 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Yes. This is *Euphorbia nivulia* Buch.-Ham., as the branchlets are terete and not angular as in E. neriifolia L. Balakrishnan 24-09-2019 On Mon, 23 Sep 2019 at 18:11, J.M. Garg wrote: > I think it should be *Euphorbia nivulia* >

Re: [efloraofindia:330788] Fwd: Euphorbia ligularia

2019-09-24 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
The plant is *Euphorbia nivulia* Buch.-Ham. As the branches are terete, it cannot be *E. ligularia* Roxb., which is a synonym of *E. neriifola* L. Balakrishnan 24-09-2019 On Mon, 23 Sep 2019 at 18:13, J.M. Garg wrote: > I think it should be *Euphorbia nivulia* >

Re: [efloraofindia:328048] Apiaceae for identification 290812MK03

2019-08-23 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
This appears to be* Sanicula** elata* Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don (syn. S. europea var. elata). It is common in temperate regions of W.Ghats (Nilgiri and Pulney hills) above 1500 m altitude. Balakrishnan 23-08-20 On Tue, 20 Aug 2019 at 16:54, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id assistance

Re: [efloraofindia:326093] Euphorbia For ID : Maharashtra : 290413 : AK-1

2019-07-30 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
This is also most probably *Euphorbia neriifolia *L. Leaves are needed to confirm whether it is *E. caducifolia* Haines or *E. neriifolia*. N.P. Balakrishnan Coimbatore 30-07-2019 On Tue, 30 Jul 2019 at 15:28, J.M. Garg wrote: > I think this may also be Euphorbia neriifolia >

Re: [efloraofindia:326092] Euphorbiaceae Fortnight : Euphorbia caducifolia : Karla : 061113 : AK-22

2019-07-30 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
This is also most probably *Euphorbia neriifolia *L. Leaves are needed to confirm whether it is *E. caducifolia* Haines or *E. neriifolia*. N.P. Balakrishnan Coimbatore 30-07-2019 On Tue, 30 Jul 2019 at 15:32, J.M. Garg wrote: > I think this may also be *Euphorbia neriifolia* >

Re: [efloraofindia:326091] Euphorbia For ID : Nasik : 01SEP15 : AK-1 : 01/01

2019-07-30 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Yes, this is *Euphorbia neriifolia* L. N.P. Balakrishnan Coimbatore 30-07-2019 On Tue, 30 Jul 2019 at 15:33, J.M. Garg wrote: > I think this may also be *Euphorbia neriifolia* >

Re: [efloraofindia:326090] Request to identify the plant

2019-07-30 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Yes, this is *Acalypha malabarica* Muell.-Arg. N.P. Balakrishnan Coimbatore 30-07-2019 On Tue, 30 Jul 2019 at 15:08, J.M. Garg wrote: > Can it be *Acalypha malabarica* Müll.Arg. > > ? > >

Re: [efloraofindia:325626] Euphorbia caducifolia : For Validation : Lonavala : 04JUL19 : AK-13

2019-07-22 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All This appears to be a mature plant of *E. neriifolia* L., commonly found in Western and Central India. Compare the characters with the description and illustrations given in the revision of the genus in India. Balakrishnan, Coimbatore, 22-07-2019 On Mon, 15 Jul 2019 at 11:38, J.M. Garg

Re: [efloraofindia:325625] Euphorbia neriifolia : For Validation : Nasik : 02JUL19 : AK-5

2019-07-22 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All This plant shows several vegetative characters of* E. neriiolia* L. It is probably a young plant of the species. I suggest you watch the plant's growth and compare the floral characters with those of the species as given in the revision of the genus in India. It is definitely not *E.

[efloraofindia:318898] Re: FOR VALIDATION :: Acalypha lanceolata :: Mumbai :: 27 AUG 08

2019-03-30 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All This appears to be *Acalypha ciliata* Forssk. However you may compare with the description of the species given in Flora of India, vol. 23: page 94, for confirmation. N. P. Balakrishnan 30-03-2019 On Sat, 30 Mar 2019 at 18:15, Dinesh Valke wrote: > > Mumbai > *Date*: August 27, 2008

[efloraofindia:317209] Re: Fw: ID request, from Lahore Pakistan

2019-02-18 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All It is a cultivated plant. Possibly *E. ingens. *This species is sometimes also confused with *E. candelabra.* I am unable to confirm. Balakrishnan 18/02/19 On Mon, 18 Feb 2019 at 18:06, J.M. Garg wrote: > Thanks, Iram ji. > > -- > With regards, > J. M. Garg > > -- Forwarded

[efloraofindia:316293] Re: ID request, from Lahore Pakistan

2019-02-03 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All Sorry, I could not identify it. The flowers are too small and could not be identified as a cyathia. If it is not it may be a cultivated Cactus. N. P. Balakrishnan 3/2/18 On Mon, 28 Jan 2019 at 04:15, J.M. Garg wrote: > Thanks, Iram ji. > -- > With regards, > J. M. Garg > > --

[efloraofindia:316292] Re: EUPHORBIA SP ( EUPHORBIA GRANDIALATA ?? )

2019-02-03 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
This is not *E. grandialata*. It could not be confirmed. With its trigonous stems, it looks like * E. antiquorum*, if it is indigenous to India. N. P. Balakrishnan 03-02-2019 On Tue, 29 Jan 2019 at 09:11, J.M. Garg wrote: > Thanks, Bimal ji. > > -- Forwarded message - > From:

[efloraofindia:312399] Re: SK1543 27 Oct 2018

2018-12-12 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All It looks like *Euphorbia donii* Oudejans (syn. *E. longifolia* D.Don, non Lam. ) which is allied to, but differs in long linear leaves and umbellate cyathia at apex of rays, supported by 4 - 5 ovate leaves. Check with the description in my book on Indian Euphorbias. Balakrishnan 13 Dec.

Re: [efloraofindia:312185] Euphorbia for ID :: Ghangaria, Uttarakhand :: Aug 2018 :: ARKDEC-10

2018-12-09 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All It could be either *E. cornigera* Boiss. or *E. donii* Oudejans. Please check characters on live plants with my book on Euphorbia of India. N.P. Balakrishnan 10 Dec. 2018 On Sun, 9 Dec 2018 at 16:59, J.M. Garg wrote: > Pl. check images and details at >

[efloraofindia:310483] Re: SK1543 27 Oct 2018

2018-11-13 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All Yes, it appears to be *Euphorbia sikkimensis* Boiss., found in E. Himalayas from Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh. at 2000 - 4000 m altitude. N. P. Balakrishnan 13/11/18 On Tue, 13 Nov 2018 at 17:34, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id assistance please. > > Some

Re: [efloraofindia:310337] Euphorbia neriifolia FOR VALIDATION :: Jurassic Cactus Park, Jaisalmer :: 27 OCT 18

2018-11-12 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Yes, it appears to be *Euphorbia neriifolia *L. However, leaves would facilitate definite confirmation. N. P. Balakrishnan 12-11-2018 On Mon, 12 Nov 2018 at 18:40, J.M. Garg wrote: > Thanks, Dinesh ji > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Dinesh Valke > Date: Sat 10 Nov, 2018,

Re: [efloraofindia:309373] Acalypha australis submission

2018-10-31 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All The identification, *Acalypha australis* L. seems to be accurate. Balakrishnan, N. P. Coimbatore 31/10/18 On Wed, 31 Oct 2018 at 17:57, J.M. Garg wrote: > Thanks, Ashutosh ji, for the new addition, if it is validated. > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Ashutosh Sharma

Re: [efloraofindia:306906] plant ID requested...

2018-10-04 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
This plant appears to be *Euphorbia thymifolia* L., common throughout India. N. P. Balakrishnan 4 Oct. 2018 On Thu, 4 Oct 2018 at 18:20, J.M. Garg wrote: > Hi, Naresh ji, > Pl. also mention exact place and date. > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Naresh Kumar > Date: Thu 4 Oct,

Re: [efloraofindia:305710] Plant for ID :: Govindghat-Ghangria, Uttarakhand :: Aug 2018 :: ARKSEP-10

2018-09-24 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All, This appears to be *Euphorbia helioscopia *L. Anyway to confirm check the descriptions and illustrations in "The genus* Euphorbia *L. in India" N.P.Balakrishnan 25-9-2018 On 25 September 2018 at 05:32, J.M. Garg wrote: > Thanks, Alka ji > > -- Forwarded message - >

Re: [efloraofindia:297048] Whether it could be Euphorbia rosea ?

2018-06-11 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Yes, this is Euphorbia rosea. Balakrishnan 11-06-2016 On Mon, 11 Jun 2018 at 10:12, J.M. Garg wrote: > Thanks, Kasim ji > > -- Forwarded message - > From: S Kasim . > Date: Mon 11 Jun, 2018, 5:45 AM > Subject: [efloraofindia:297019] Whether it could be Euphorbia rosea ? > To:

Re: [efloraofindia:296945] Euphorbia species identification requested

2018-06-10 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
t clicked today. > > Best regards > Ashutosh Sharma > On Jun 8, 2018 3:33 PM, "Nambiyath Balakrishnan" > wrote: > >> I agree with Asutosh. The leaves are really narrow and without white >> colour along midrib. These characters were not noticeable in the

Re: [efloraofindia:296905] Nilgiris: Plant for identification 201112MK01

2018-06-09 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All This appears to be *Jasminum bignoniacium *Wall. characterized by compound leaves and dark purplish black fruits, usually found in W.Ghats of Nilgiri hills and southwards to Kerala and Pulney hills. Balakrishnan 9/6/18 On Sat, 9 Jun 2018 at 12:17, J.M. Garg wrote: > Appears close to

Re: [efloraofindia:296795] Euphorbia species identification requested

2018-06-08 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
I agree with Asutosh. The leaves are really narrow and without white colour along midrib. These characters were not noticeable in the earlier photos. Are these constant in the population? Please check all plants in the population. If it is so, then it cannot be E. jacquemontii. Find out whether

Re: [efloraofindia:296412] Euphorbia species identification requested

2018-06-04 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All This appears to be *Euphorbia jacquemontii *Boiss. However, it is necessary to check the cyathial characters with the help of my revision of the genus. Balakrishnan 4 June 2018 On 3 June 2018 at 14:37, J.M. Garg wrote: > Thanks, Ashutosh ji > > -- Forwarded message - >

Re: [efloraofindia:292008] Euphorbia for ID :: Jammu :: APR2018 MK005

2018-04-06 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear Sirs This appears to be *Euphorbia cornigera* Boiss. found in Kashmir Himalayas. Balakrishnan 6/04/2018 On 5 April 2018 at 18:46, J.M. Garg wrote: > Thanks, Muthu ji. > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Muthu Karthick > Date: Thu 5 Apr,

Re: [efloraofindia:291472] ID help for the Euphorbia sp.

2018-03-30 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
This is Euphorbia hypericifolia L. N.P. Balakrishnan Coimbatore 30.3.18 On 30/03/2018, J.M. Garg wrote: > Thanks, Kasim ji. > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: S Kasim . > Date: 30 March 2018 at 13:16 > Subject: [efloraofindia:291434]

[efloraofindia:285782] Re: Identification of Euphorbia sp. 2

2018-01-08 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All This is Euphorbia rosea Retz. N. P. Balakrishnan 8 Jan. 2018 On 8 January 2018 at 17:32, J.M. Garg wrote: > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: S Kasim . > Date: 8 January 2018 at 16:19 > Subject: [efloraofindia:285755]

Re: [efloraofindia:285751] Identification of Euphorbia sp.

2018-01-08 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All This is *Euphorbia corrigioloides* Boiss., common near coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra. N. P. Balakrishnan 8 Jan. 2018 On 8 January 2018 at 13:14, J.M. Garg wrote: > Nice images, Kasim ji. > > -- Forwarded

[efloraofindia:284806] Re: Euphorbia royleana Boiss.

2017-12-25 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All, Yes, I confirm that this plant is *Euphorbia royleana* Boiss., a Himalayan species extending from Himachal Pradesh to Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Tripura. N. P. Balakrishnan 25 Dec. 2017 On 25 December 2017 at 09:31, J.M. Garg wrote: > Very nice, Saroj ji. >

[efloraofindia:279743] Re: Euphorbia prostrata Aiton

2017-10-24 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All This is *Euphorbia prostrata* Aiton. The long hairs along the keels of fruits is very characteristic of this species. Balakrishnan 24 Oct. 2017 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [efloraofindia:278029] Re: Herb for ID, Lower Manimahesh, Himachal Pradesh NAW-SEP17-07

2017-09-27 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All This appears to be *Euphorbia jacquemontii *Boiss. N. P. Balakrishnan 28 - 9 - 17 On 26 September 2017 at 19:29, J.M. Garg wrote: > Another image of the same plant. > -- Forwarded message -- > From: "nadeem waqif" > Date:

Re: [efloraofindia:275986] 26082017BHAR1

2017-08-28 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
This plant is* Euphorbia indica* N.P. Balakrishnan Coimbatore 29 Aug. 2017 On 29 August 2017 at 07:48, J.M. Garg wrote: > Pl. check comparative images at Euphorbia page in efi site. > -- Forwarded message -- > From: "bharathi raja"

Re: [efloraofindia:270448] Requesting for id small herb

2017-06-09 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All This herb appears to be *Acalypha malabarica* Muell.Arg. N. P. Balakrishnan 10 June 2017 On 10 June 2017 at 08:06, J.M. Garg wrote: > Hi, Balakrishnan ji, > May I request you to pl. confirm this as Acalypha lanceolata or otherwise > pl. > -- Forwarded message

Re: [efloraofindia:270438] Wild Plant For ID : Oman : 30MAY17 : AK-21

2017-06-09 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All This plant seems to be either *Acalypha indica* or *A. lanceolata*. The differences are based on the number of female bracts in each inflorescence. In *A. indica *each inflorescence has 8 - 10 female bracts, whereas in *A. lanceolata* each inflorescence has 18 - 20 female bracts. Further,

Re: [efloraofindia:267083] Euphorbia(?) for ID, Auroville, Tamil Nadu NAW-MAR17-09

2017-04-06 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Yes, This succulent tree is *Euphorbia nivulia*. N.P. Balakrishnan Coimbatore 6/4/17 On 6 April 2017 at 11:41, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. > > Some earlier relevant feedback: > > Appears to be *Euphorbia nivulia *Buch.-Ham. >

Re: [efloraofindia:265662] Euphorbia Species For ID : Kenya : 15AUG16 : AK-13 : 13/13

2017-03-11 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All Sorry, this African species cannot be identified by Indian taxonomists. as it is not found in India, either in wild or cultivated in Indian gardens. Please contact Kew of some other African Botanic Gardens for correct identity. N.P. Balakrishnan 11/03/2017 On 11 March 2017 at 14:02,

Re: [efloraofindia:259790] SK227DEC07-2016:ID

2016-12-22 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All Yes, this is *Euphorbia prostrata* Ait., which is a valid and legitimate name for this common species in India. N. P. Balakrishnan Coimbatore 22/12/16 On 22 December 2016 at 12:51, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id assistance please. > > Some earlier

Re: [efloraofindia:258889] FOR ID Euphorbia sp. :: Baba Budangiri :: 14 NOV 2016 :: DVDEC72

2016-12-11 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear Dinesh The plant appears to be *Euphorbia elegans* Spreng.,endemic to Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The distinguishing feature of the species is that the cyathia are partially or completely concealed inside the closely imbricate

Re: [efloraofindia:255229] Euphorbia Herb For ID : Nasik : 10OCT16 : AK-13

2016-10-30 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
This is definitely not E. hypericifolia. This is either *Euphorbia thymifolia* or *E. prostrata.* To distinguish the two, you need to see an enlarged image of the capsules. In E. thymifolia the capsules are hairy throughout. Whereas in E. prostrata the capsules are ciliate-hairy along the keels

Re: [efloraofindia:254335] Tree For ID : Lalbagh,Bangalore : 12OCT16 : AK-17

2016-10-20 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All Yes, this is *Aleurites moluccana* (L.) Willd., commonly called Candle-nut tree or *Jungli-Akhrot* (in Hindi), originally introduced and cultivated in tea gardens and now found in many gardens and also often found naturally in secondary forests. The kernel of the seed is edible and has

Re: [efloraofindia:253596] Euphorbia For ID : Kenya : 05OCT16 : AK-4

2016-10-13 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All This appears to be *Euphorbia leucocephala* Lotsy, native of Central America, now cultivated in many tropical countries. However, you may compare it with the attached photograph. N. P. Balakrishnan Coimbatore 13-10-2016 On 13 October 2016 at 17:51, J.M. Garg wrote: >

[efloraofindia:253071] Re: Euphorbia sikkimensis Boiss. (accepted name)

2016-10-06 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear Saroj ji Yes this is *Euphorbia sikkimensis* Boiss., characterised by the solitary terminal cyathium within the 3 pseudoumbel leaves. N. P. Balakrishnan 6-10-2016 On 6 October 2016 at 11:21, J.M. Garg wrote: > Thanks, Saroj ji. > > -- Forwarded message --

Re: [efloraofindia:252867] Euphorbia FOR VALIDATION :: Khopoli Mangaon Road :: 02OCT16

2016-10-03 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear Dinesh This is *Euphorbia pycnostegia* Boiss. var. *zornioides* (Boiss.) Santapau, common in Maharashtra, Konkan, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, usually in moist grasslands. N.P. Balakrishnan Coimbatore 04-10-2016 On 4 October 2016 at 05:55, J.M. Garg

Re: [efloraofindia:250313] Submission of Dimorphocalyx glabellus

2016-08-28 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
Dear All Yes, the plant is correctly identified and described. A useful addition. N. P. Balakrishnan 28 Aug. 2016 On 28 August 2016 at 13:04, J.M. Garg wrote: > Thanks, Lalithamba ji, for a new addition to efi. > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: Lalithamba

Re: [efloraofindia:249745] Euphorbia Species : Kenya : 11AUG16 : AK-12 : 12/12

2016-08-20 Thread Nambiyath Balakrishnan
This appears to be Euphorbia memoralis R.A.Dyer, a species native toZimbabwe, which has found space in many gardens around tropical ad subtropical regions. N.P. Balakrishnan Coimbatore 20 Aug. 2016 On 19 August 2016 at 12:30, J.M. Garg wrote: > Forwarding again for Id

  1   2   3   >