Re: [efloraofindia:104587] Polyalthia longifolia from District Jind, Haryana

2012-01-18 Thread Prasad Dash
I have not seen the flowers of P.longifolia so closely. Superb catch nidhan Sir. Thanks for sharing Regards prasad On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 1:28 PM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: Dear All, This one is* Polyalthia* *longifolia* (Sonn.) Thwaites shot from Govt. College, Safidon,

Re: [efloraofindia:104588] Crotalaria sessiliflora Linn. from Chakrata-Dakpathar road

2012-01-18 Thread Prasad Dash
Waooo. awesome catch. Amazing background in *Crotalaria sessiliflora (10).JPG* Nidahan Sir Regards prasad On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 1:19 PM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: Dear All, This one is *Crotalaria sessiliflora Linn.* shot from Dakpathar-Chakrata

[efloraofindia:104589] Poulzolzia species in India

2012-01-18 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Manudev ji and friends There are at least three four species of Pouzolzia in our database not identified conclusively. Could you kindly share the key of Old World species (or the whole paper if in electronic form) from this publication: The Old World species of Pouzolzia (Urticaceae, tribus

Re: [efloraofindia:104590] [EfloraofIndia_170112PD01_sesuvium portulacastrum_Flora of Odisha]

2012-01-18 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Another great set of photographs Prasad ji -- 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 Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at

Re: [efloraofindia:104591] Halenia elliptica from Chakrata-2011

2012-01-18 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Yes Nidhan Very good photographs -- 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 Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 1:01 PM,

[efloraofindia:104592] Re: Crotalaria sessiliflora Linn. from Chakrata-Dakpathar road

2012-01-18 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Interesting, I have never seen a non-yellow Crotolaria!! Thanks for sharing sir. Pankaj On Jan 18, 4:04 pm, Prasad Dash prasad.dash2...@gmail.com wrote: Waooo. awesome catch. Amazing background in  *Crotalaria sessiliflora (10).JPG*  Nidahan Sir Regards prasad On Wed,

[efloraofindia:104593] Re: [EfloraofIndia_170112PD01_sesuvium portulacastrum_Flora of Odisha]

2012-01-18 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Nice set of pics Prasad. When I do field work, I usually carry a small A4 size blackboard with a strip of graph paper pasted on one side for scale. My friend Jana used a velvet cloth which she used to spread on ground and put the dissected parts on the cloth to take pics. Velvet cloth doesnt shine

Re: [efloraofindia:104594] Re: Crotalaria sessiliflora Linn. from Chakrata-Dakpathar road

2012-01-18 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks Prasad Ji, Pankaj Ji, this is really nice to see. -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG) College Panipat-132103 Haryana Ph.: 09416371227

Re: [efloraofindia:104594] Swertia paniculata Wall. from Chakrata

2012-01-18 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Nidhan ji It is not Swertia paniculata It is Swertia ciliata http://www.flowersofindia.in/catalog/slides/Panicled%20Swertia.html -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-110018. Phone:

Re: [efloraofindia:104596] Swertia paniculata Wall. from Chakrata

2012-01-18 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks Sir, Rectification of mistake, this is how one remembers for long. -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG) College Panipat-132103 Haryana Ph.: 09416371227

Re: [efloraofindia:104598] Swertia -2 from Kalatope - al210911

2012-01-18 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Now I have studied my Swertia specimens and find this to be Swertia ciliata Swertia paniculata is different species http://www.flowersofindia.in/catalog/slides/Panicled%20Swertia.html -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007

Re: [efloraofindia:104599] Swertia ciliata (G. Don) B.L. Burtt from Chakrata

2012-01-18 Thread Nidhan Singh
Great pics sir, of a superb plant. -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG) College Panipat-132103 Haryana Ph.: 09416371227

Re: [efloraofindia:104600] Re: Crotalaria sessiliflora Linn. from Chakrata-Dakpathar road

2012-01-18 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Yes Nidhan ji Here is mine https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/indiantreepix/Fabaceae-Faboideae$20(Papilionaceae)$20Week:$20Crotalaria$20sessiliflora$20from$20Chakrata/indiantreepix/vbkfAAdFV0g/5fkiNXcXWOoJ -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College,

Re: [efloraofindia:104602] Swertia ciliata (G. Don) B.L. Burtt from Chakrata

2012-01-18 Thread Prashant Awale
Excellent pictures Gurcharan Singh ji. Nice catch... Regards Prashant On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 2:33 PM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: Great pics sir, of a superb plant. -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG) College Panipat-132103 Haryana Ph.:

Re: [efloraofindia:104603] Polyalthia longifolia from District Jind, Haryana

2012-01-18 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Really nice close ups Nidhan ji -- 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 Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 1:32 PM,

Re: [efloraofindia:104604] Swertia paniculata Wall. from Chakrata

2012-01-18 Thread Prashant Awale
Nice upload of Swertia Nidhan Singh ji. Regards Prashant On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 2:40 PM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: Dear All, This is I think *Swertia paniculata Wall.* Thanks to Gurcharan Sir All the species of Swertia are a treat to eyes. This one was captured from

Re: [efloraofindia:104605] Re: [EfloraofIndia_170112PD01_sesuvium portulacastrum_Flora of Odisha]

2012-01-18 Thread Prashant Awale
Yes, another great series of photographs. Thanks Prasad ji for sharing. Regards Prashant On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 2:05 PM, Dr Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote: Nice set of pics Prasad. When I do field work, I usually carry a small A4 size blackboard with a strip of graph paper pasted

Re: [efloraofindia:104606] ORCHIDACEAE: Appendicula cornuta Blume from Hong Kong (Thailand)

2012-01-18 Thread Satish Phadke
Very good to learn about this unusual orchid. Thanks for sharing. On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 11:39 AM, Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote: Appendicula cornuta Blume, Bijdr.: 302 (1825). Synonyms: Podochilus cornutus (Blume) Schltr., Mém. Herb. Boissier 21: 34 (1900). Dendrobium manilense

Re: [efloraofindia:104607] Halenia elliptica from Chakrata-2011

2012-01-18 Thread Satish Phadke
Interesting ! Very peculiarly shaped flowers. Thanks for sharing. On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 1:01 PM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: Dear All, This Gentian was captured from Budher caves road Deoban road, Chakrata and was identified as Halenia sp. by Mr, Katku Ram, R.F.O.,

Re: [efloraofindia:104608] Crotalaria sessiliflora Linn. from Chakrata-Dakpathar road

2012-01-18 Thread Satish Phadke
I like the blue coloured flowers. This is another nice post. As said by pankaj ji a non yellow Crotalaria (One more I know about is C. verrucosa) On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 1:19 PM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: Dear All, This one is *Crotalaria sessiliflora Linn.* shot from

Re: [efloraofindia:104609] Swertia paniculata Wall. from Chakrata

2012-01-18 Thread Satish Phadke
Nidhan ji Wonderful Swertias. On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 12:44 PM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: Dear All, This lovely looking plant was photographed from the wild on Deoban-Chakrata road in September 2011 This one is *Swertia paniculata Wall.* Pl. Asia. Rar. 205, 1832; Fl.

Re: [efloraofindia:104611] [EfloraofIndia_170112PD01_sesuvium portulacastrum_Flora of Odisha]

2012-01-18 Thread Satish Phadke
Prasad I like the way you take photographs of different species. Another good one from you. The ecological importance written in the post is also worth. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the work you are doing. On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 12:32 PM, Prasad Dash prasad.dash2...@gmail.comwrote: Dear members

Re: [efloraofindia:104612] Swertia paniculata Wall. from Chakrata

2012-01-18 Thread Prashant Awale
Another good post Gurcharan Singh ji. Regards Prashant On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 3:00 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Swertia paniculata* Wall., Pl. As. Rar. 3: t. 205. 1832. Annual herb up to 80 cm tall, 4-angled; leaves narrowly ovate to linear-oblong, 1.5-4 cm long; inf.

[efloraofindia:104613] Save Trees

2012-01-18 Thread Nudrat Sayed
Dear All, 38 healthy trees are facing the BMC axe in already tree deficient Mumbai. The BMC wants to widen a nallah at Vikhroli as they want to avert flooding in the area during monsoon. As per the information gathered from the inhabitants of the area, the water level in the nallah remains

Re: [efloraofindia:104614] ORCHIDACEAE: Appendicula cornuta Blume from Hong Kong (Thailand)

2012-01-18 Thread Prashant Awale
Thanks Pankaj ji for sharing this Orchid pic from Hong kong. New to me. Regards Prashant On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 2:50 PM, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.com wrote: Very good to learn about this unusual orchid. Thanks for sharing. On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 11:39 AM, Pankaj Kumar

Re: [efloraofindia:104615] ORCHIDACEAE: Dendrobium ionopus Rchb.f. from Hong Kong (Phillipines)

2012-01-18 Thread Prashant Awale
Another good capture Pankaj ji. Orchids are as such beautiful and look even more beautiful when photographed by Pankaj ji. Thanks for sharing. Regards Prashant On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 12:11 PM, Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks a lot Prasad for the appreciation. Regards Pankaj

Re: [efloraofindia:104616] Re: Swertia -1 from Kalatope for id al210911

2012-01-18 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Alok ji THis one should be Swertia angustifolia, which has narrower leaves and darker dots on corolla. -- 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:

Re: [efloraofindia:104617] Pedicularis pyramidata Royle ex Benth. from Chakrata

2012-01-18 Thread Prashant Awale
Dear Gurcharan Singh ji, You have got excellent collection from Chakrata. Enjoying all yr posts. Regards Prashant On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 10:01 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.comwrote: *Pedicularis pyramidata* Royle ex Benth. from Chakrata,, Scroph. Ind. 52 1835. Species closely

Re: [efloraofindia:104619] ID18012012PHK1

2012-01-18 Thread Neil Soares
Hi Pravin,  Please keep a watch on it. It will probably turn out to be Vavla [Holoptelia integrifolia]. Regards,    Neil. --- On Wed, 1/18/12, Pravin Kawale kawale.pra...@gmail.com wrote: From: Pravin Kawale kawale.pra...@gmail.com Subject:

Re: [efloraofindia:104621] Pedicularis pyramidata Royle ex Benth. from Chakrata

2012-01-18 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Thanks Prashant ji -- 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 Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 4:02 PM, Prashant

Re: [efloraofindia:104622] Re: Indian Willow Tree, Lalbagh, Bangalore

2012-01-18 Thread Anush Shetty
I went to Lalbagh again today and looks like the flowering is over. It was full of fresh leaves today. - Anush On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 7:36 AM, ushadi Micromini microminipho...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Anush...magnificent mature trees! I am greedy though , want to see // will wait for the

Re: [efloraofindia:104624] Pedicularis pyramidata Royle ex Benth. from Chakrata

2012-01-18 Thread Prasad Dash
Sir after seeing ur uploads from Chakrata, i could imagine how rich and diverse the ecosystem is especially herbs. Another superb upload. Regards prasad On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 4:40 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Prashant ji -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired

Re: [efloraofindia:104625] Swertia angustifolia Ham. ex D. Don from Chakrata Tiger fall area

2012-01-18 Thread Prasad Dash
Waooo. Amazing catch again Sir. Regards prasad On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 4:38 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Swertia angustifolia* Ham. ex D. Don, Prodr. Fl. Nep. 127. 1825 Annual herb up to 80 cm long, 4-angled; leaves linear-lanceolate, 3-7 cm long, 1-5 nerved;

Re: [efloraofindia:104626] Swertia alata (G. Don) Clarke from Chakrata

2012-01-18 Thread Prasad Dash
Beautiful flowers of all Swertia. thanks for another good upload Sir. Regards prasad On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 4:20 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Swertia alata* (G. Don) Clarke in Hook.f., Fl. Brit. Ind. 4:125. 1883. syn: *Agathotes* *alata* D.Don ; *Ophelia* *alata* (G.

Re: [efloraofindia:104627] Swertia paniculata Wall. from Chakrata

2012-01-18 Thread Prasad Dash
Another new species for me Sir. Regards prasad On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 3:45 PM, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Another good post Gurcharan Singh ji. Regards Prashant On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 3:00 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.comwrote: *Swertia paniculata* Wall., Pl. As.

RE: [efloraofindia:104628] Re: Flower Hunting Tour to Gori Ganga Valley in coming March or April

2012-01-18 Thread promila chaturvedi
Dear Dr.Balkar Singh,In this Flower Hunting Tour to Gori Ganga Valley can women also participate? Is it a steep climb on the track.I did go on some (not on steep) tracks to Leh 3years back, visited Namdapha and now in Feb going to Dandeli. If you people will have no problem then I will decide.

Re: [efloraofindia:104630] Re: Flower Hunting Tour to Gori Ganga Valley in coming March or April

2012-01-18 Thread Pankaj Kumar
Mam, climb is not steep unless you want to climb. Many things you can get along the road too. From Gori Valley its aroun 9 km up walk alpine area if you wish to go. Its steady slope. Pankaj On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 8:40 PM, promila chaturvedi landdes...@hotmail.com wrote: Dear Dr.Balkar Singh,

[efloraofindia:104631] Re: Swertia chirayita (Roxb. ex Fleming) Karsten from Chakrata

2012-01-18 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Finally Tabish sir is going to be happy to see this :) Thanks for sharing. Pankaj On Jan 18, 7:40 pm, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Swertia chirayita* (Roxb. ex Fleming) Karsten, ; Deutsche Fl. 1025 (1883) syn:  *Gentiana* *chirayta* Roxb. ; Swertia chirata (Wall.) Clarke

RE: [efloraofindia:104633] Re: Flower Hunting Tour to Gori Ganga Valley in coming March or April

2012-01-18 Thread promila chaturvedi
Thanks Dr. Kumar for the prompt reply. When you are going to do the reservation for the train and the trip. Please let me know. Regards,Promila Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:51:11 +0800 Subject: Re: [efloraofindia:104109] Re: Flower Hunting Tour to Gori Ganga Valley in coming March or April

Re: [efloraofindia:104634] Re: Flower Hunting Tour to Gori Ganga Valley in coming March or April

2012-01-18 Thread Pankaj Kumar
I am in HK. You should contact Balkar sir :) Pankaj On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 8:56 PM, promila chaturvedi landdes...@hotmail.com wrote: Thanks Dr. Kumar for the prompt reply. When you are going to do the reservation for the train and the trip. Please let me know. Regards, Promila Date: Wed,

Re: [efloraofindia:104635] Re: Flower Hunting Tour to Gori Ganga Valley in coming March or April

2012-01-18 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Promila ji Perhaps it may interest you to know that on both our trips to Morni hills and Chakrata, my wife was with us. She has no interest in plants (except beautiful flowers) but loves to see places. She may join us this time alsodepending on how things work out finally. She rarely allows me to

Re: [efloraofindia:104636] Re: Flora picture of the Year 2012

2012-01-18 Thread Mayur Nandikar
Thank you all. On Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 8:50 PM, Vijayasankar vijay.botan...@gmail.comwrote: Congrats Mayur ji, for the interesting collection! Regards Vijayasankar Raman National Center for Natural Products Research University of Mississippi On Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 9:05 AM, Ushadi

[efloraofindia:104637] Re: 18012012GS Swertia from Gulmarg Kashmir for ID

2012-01-18 Thread Gurcharan Singh
I think this is Frazera speciosa, please validate http://swbiodiversity.org/seinet/taxa/index.php?taxon=3045 -- 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:

[efloraofindia:104638] Re: 18012012GS Swertia from Gulmarg Kashmir for ID

2012-01-18 Thread Gurcharan Singh
There is a big catch, however. Frasera speciosa flowers are tetramerous. Here they are pentamerous. -- 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

Re: [efloraofindia:104639] Save Trees

2012-01-18 Thread Rajesh Sachdev
There is no address or email ID where we can send the letter to! On 18 January 2012 15:45, Nudrat Sayed nudrat@gmail.com wrote: Dear All, 38 healthy trees are facing the BMC axe in already tree deficient Mumbai. The BMC wants to widen a nallah at Vikhroli as they want to avert flooding

Re: [efloraofindia:104641] ORCHIDACEAE: Appendicula cornuta Blume from Hong Kong (Thailand)

2012-01-18 Thread Tanay Bose
Great set of orchid!! Tanay On 18 January 2012 02:18, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Pankaj ji for sharing this Orchid pic from Hong kong. New to me. Regards Prashant On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 2:50 PM, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.comwrote: Very good to learn about this

Re: [efloraofindia:104642] [EfloraofIndia_170112PD01_sesuvium portulacastrum_Flora of Odisha]

2012-01-18 Thread Tanay Bose
Quite a detailed photography Tanay On 18 January 2012 01:34, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.com wrote: Prasad I like the way you take photographs of different species. Another good one from you. The ecological importance written in the post is also worth. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the work

Re: [efloraofindia:104643] Swertia -2 from Kalatope - al210911

2012-01-18 Thread Alok Mahendroo
Thank you sir, Though not much on the net about this... Alok On Wed, 2012-01-18 at 14:32 +0530, Gurcharan Singh wrote: Now I have studied my Swertia specimens and find this to be Swertia ciliata Swertia paniculata is different species

[efloraofindia:104644] Re: Flower Hunting Tour to Gori Ganga Valley in coming March or April

2012-01-18 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Frankly speaking, from Linne to me I have heard of sad botanical love stories. But yours is one happy, romantic and inspiring story!! Best wishes... Pankaj On Jan 18, 9:03 pm, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Promila ji Perhaps it may interest you to know that on both our trips to

[efloraofindia:104645] Re: ORCHIDACEAE: Appendicula cornuta Blume from Hong Kong (Thailand)

2012-01-18 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Thanks a lot Sathish sir, Prashant sir and Tanay for the compliments. Regards Pankaj On Jan 18, 10:06 pm, Tanay Bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Great set of orchid!! Tanay On 18 January 2012 02:18, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Pankaj ji for sharing this Orchid

[efloraofindia:104646] Re: ORCHIDACEAE: Dendrobium ionopus Rchb.f. from Hong Kong (Phillipines)

2012-01-18 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Thanks a lot Prashant sir. That was a big compliment for a small guy like me :) Regards Pankaj On Jan 18, 6:22 pm, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Another good capture Pankaj ji. Orchids are as such beautiful and look even more beautiful when photographed by Pankaj ji. Thanks for

[efloraofindia:104647] Re: Flora picture of the Year 2012

2012-01-18 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Interesting... and pretty. Thanks a lot for sharing... Pankaj On Jan 18, 9:05 pm, Mayur Nandikar mayurnandi...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you all. On Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 8:50 PM, Vijayasankar vijay.botan...@gmail.comwrote: Congrats Mayur ji, for the interesting collection! Regards

Re: [efloraofindia:104648] Re: Flower Hunting Tour to Gori Ganga Valley in coming March or April

2012-01-18 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Pankaj ji Linne love story luckily benefited Linnaean Society and the botanical world, courtesy Dr. Smith. Your Love story I am sure would be one of the most lucky ones for you. It is only a matter of time. Our wishes are always with you. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor

Re: [efloraofindia:104649] Re: Flower Hunting Tour to Gori Ganga Valley in coming March or April

2012-01-18 Thread Pankaj Kumar
Thank you thank you :)) Pankaj On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 10:32 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Pankaj ji Linne love story luckily benefited Linnaean Society and the botanical world, courtesy Dr. Smith. Your Love story I am sure would be one of the most lucky ones for you. It is

[efloraofindia:104650] Re: Ficus for ID : 110112 : AK-1

2012-01-18 Thread Aarti S. Khale
Pankaj ji, Giby Ji, Alok ji, Raman ji, Thanks for the id and features showing the difference in the two species. Sorry for the delay in responding. Regards, Aarti On Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 1:23 PM, Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote: Mam please look at the stalk of fruit. It is much longer

Re: [efloraofindia:104651] Re: Flora picture of the year 2011 UD Serendipity

2012-01-18 Thread Rakesh Biswas
Thanks Pankaj for this excellent and detailed response exploring all the subtle nuances of this topic. Learned a lot from it. I am sure Usha di did too. :-) PS: I have slightly edited your response below. :-) On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 7:25 AM, Dr Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote:

Re: [efloraofindia:104652] Re: Flower Hunting Tour to Gori Ganga Valley in coming March or April

2012-01-18 Thread Balkar Singh
Promila ji Most welcome from Our side. May there be more ladies with us in this tour. Reservation will be done in first week of March. On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 8:08 PM, Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote: Thank you thank you :)) Pankaj On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 10:32 PM, Gurcharan Singh

Re: [efloraofindia:104653] Acmella species for ID 17/01/2012 SMP2

2012-01-18 Thread Balkar Singh
Nice set Satish ji On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 9:43 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: I hope Acmella radicans. with white to yellowish-white corolla. Heads are yellow in A paniculata http://www.flickriver.com/search/Acmella+radicans/ -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate

Re: [efloraofindia:104654] Picris hieracioides L. from Chakrata

2012-01-18 Thread Balkar Singh
Good shots Sir Thanks for one more id On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 12:14 PM, Prasad Dash prasad.dash2...@gmail.comwrote: great collections and well compiled information Sir. Very good capture Regards prasad On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 11:52 AM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: And

Re: [efloraofindia:104655] Adenostemma lavenia

2012-01-18 Thread Balkar Singh
Lovely Shots On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 12:19 PM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: Dear All, *Adenostemma lavenia* (L.) O. Kuntze* *Rev. Gen. Plant. 1: 304 (1891); *Verbesina lavenia L.*, Sp. Pl. 902 (1753); *Adenostemma viscosum* Forst.; Collett Fl. Simlensis 246 This is the

Re: [efloraofindia:104656] Swertia ciliata (G. Don) B.L. Burtt from Chakrata

2012-01-18 Thread Balkar Singh
Awesome Catch Sir On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 2:40 PM, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Excellent pictures Gurcharan Singh ji. Nice catch... Regards Prashant On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 2:33 PM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: Great pics sir, of a superb plant. -- Regards,

Re: [efloraofindia:104657] ''For Id 18012012MR1’’ is this some Acacia spp at Pune

2012-01-18 Thread Vijayasankar
Thanks Bhagyashri ji, and you please don't have to feel sorry for this :) Yes, as you said the leaves look like that of Gulmohar. Regards Vijayasankar Raman National Center for Natural Products Research University of Mississippi On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 10:38 PM, Madhuri Raut itii...@gmail.com

Re: [efloraofindia:104659] Swertia densifolia

2012-01-18 Thread Tanay Bose
Prasant Ji ... the 3rd picture is just fab... I am using as my wallpaper!! Tanay On 18 January 2012 08:22, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Friends, Inspired by the posts of Dr Gurcharan Singh ji of Swertia sp., i thought of sharing one Swertia sp. from Sahyadri ranges. This was

Re: [efloraofindia:104660] Swertia densifolia

2012-01-18 Thread Muthu Karthick
Yeah Prashantji, very nice picture. On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 10:00 PM, Tanay Bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Prasant Ji ... the 3rd picture is just fab... I am using as my wallpaper!! Tanay On 18 January 2012 08:22, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Friends, Inspired by the

Re: [efloraofindia:104661] Re: ORCHIDACEAE: Appendicula cornuta Blume from Hong Kong (Thailand)

2012-01-18 Thread Muthu Karthick
A different Orchid. Good to learn sir. On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 7:54 PM, Dr Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks a lot Sathish sir, Prashant sir and Tanay for the compliments. Regards Pankaj On Jan 18, 10:06 pm, Tanay Bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Great set of orchid!!

Re: [efloraofindia:104662] Fabaceae Id please

2012-01-18 Thread Vijayasankar
It is Rhynchosia sp., may be R. cyanosperma owing to the seed color. Regards Vijayasankar Raman National Center for Natural Products Research University of Mississippi On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 6:49 AM, N Arun Kumar Kumar arunameth...@gmail.comwrote: Mostly a vine, Most of the leaves were dry.

Re: [efloraofindia:104663] Swertia densifolia

2012-01-18 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Thanks Prashant ji for another species of Swertia -- 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 Wed, Jan 18,

Re: [efloraofindia:104664] Re: Flora Picture of the Year 2011: Dr Pankaj Kumar

2012-01-18 Thread Muthu Karthick
very nice sir and good to read On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 11:01 PM, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Pankaj ji, Really interesting. Very keen observation. Regards Prashant On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 8:45 AM, Madhuri Raut itii...@gmail.com wrote: great piece of art. and interesting

Re: [efloraofindia:104665] Fabaceae-M​imosoideae (Mimosacea​e) Week : Acacia leucophloea- Flora of MP

2012-01-18 Thread Muthu Karthick
Bark of the tree is exploited for the preparing illicit liquor. On Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at 6:37 AM, Balkar Singh balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Nice Catch Neha ji. Found occasionally in Haryana also On Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 4:45 PM, Neha Singh neha.vind...@gmail.com wrote: Photographed dis White

Re: [efloraofindia:104666] Re: Fabaceae-Mimosoideae (Mimosaceae) Week: Acacia catechu from Delhi

2012-01-18 Thread Muthu Karthick
Nice pictures sir. Is this called 'Karungali' in Tamil? Local people in Sathyamangalam RF (TN) said that this tree is smuggled for its costly wood. On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 3:22 PM, Ushadi micromini microminipho...@gmail.comwrote: Great pictures, Gurcharaqnji.. AND WELCOME BACK VIJAY.. Usha

Re: [efloraofindia:104667] Re: Tabebuia's of Bangalore - RA - Tabebuia rosea - Pink Trumpet Tree

2012-01-18 Thread Satish Phadke
Reply from Dr Ogale As per the specimen seen at NBRI, Lucknow the tree appears close to T. palmeri. Thanks for beautiful pictures.Dr.Ogale On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 4:59 PM, vidyadhar ogale ogal...@gmail.com wrote: As per the specimen seen at NBRI, Lucknow the tree appears close to T. palmeri.

Re: [efloraofindia:104670] Pedicularis pyramidata Royle ex Benth. from Chakrata

2012-01-18 Thread Balkar Singh
Beautiful Catch Sir On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 5:35 PM, Prasad Dash prasad.dash2...@gmail.comwrote: Sir after seeing ur uploads from Chakrata, i could imagine how rich and diverse the ecosystem is especially herbs. Another superb upload. Regards prasad On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 4:40 PM,

Re: [efloraofindia:104671] Swertia angustifolia Ham. ex D. Don from Chakrata Tiger fall area

2012-01-18 Thread Balkar Singh
Gorgeous Catch Sir On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 5:35 PM, Prasad Dash prasad.dash2...@gmail.comwrote: Waooo. Amazing catch again Sir. Regards prasad On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 4:38 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.comwrote: *Swertia angustifolia* Ham. ex D. Don, Prodr. Fl. Nep. 127. 1825

Re: [efloraofindia:104672] Swertia alata (G. Don) Clarke from Chakrata

2012-01-18 Thread Balkar Singh
Superb Shots Sir On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 5:37 PM, Prasad Dash prasad.dash2...@gmail.comwrote: Beautiful flowers of all Swertia. thanks for another good upload Sir. Regards prasad On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 4:20 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.comwrote: *Swertia alata* (G. Don) Clarke

[efloraofindia:104673] Re: Flora Picture of the Year 2011: Dr Pankaj Kumar

2012-01-18 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Thanks a lot Madhuri mam, Prashant sir and Muthu for your compliments. Pankaj On Jan 19, 1:41 am, Muthu Karthick nmk@gmail.com wrote: very nice sir and good to read On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 11:01 PM, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Pankaj ji, Really interesting.

[efloraofindia:104674] Re: Is this Amischophacelus axillaris ?

2012-01-18 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Cyanotis axillaris (L.) D.Don ex Sweet is the accepted name for this I assume. Thanks for sharing Neha. Pankaj On Jan 19, 2:11 am, Neha Singh neha.vind...@gmail.com wrote: Photographed this herb on 26/08/11 in Pune. Is dis Amischophacelus axillaris ? Plz validate/ Id. Thanks Regards

[efloraofindia:104678] Re: [efloraindia:98120] Name Recognition 071211 VC 01

2012-01-18 Thread Giby Kuriakose
Please check *Impatiens oppositifolia *of Balsaminaceae family. Regards Giby On 19 January 2012 09:21, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Resurfacing again for ID -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res:

[efloraofindia:104679] Re: Commelinaceae for Id-190112-NS1- from Kaas

2012-01-18 Thread Ajay Ramakrishnan
Cyanotis tuberosa - Greater Cat Ears On Jan 18, 11:53 pm, Neha Singh neha.vind...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All, Dis dayflower was photographed at kaas on 24 th sep 11. Plz Id. Thanks -- Regards Neha Vindhya  Commelinaceae.jpg 78KViewDownload  Commelinaceae 1.jpg 87KViewDownload

Re: [efloraofindia:104680] Fwd: [efloraindia:98141] efloraindia: 07122011 BRS 246

2012-01-18 Thread Giby Kuriakose
This is *Morus alba *of Moraceae family. Regards Giby On 19 January 2012 09:24, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Resurfacing again for ID -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas

Re: [efloraofindia:104682] ''For Id 19012012MR1’’ is this tree at Pune Sterculia foetida

2012-01-18 Thread ajinkya gadave
*Sterculia foetida * On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 9:37 AM, Madhuri Raut itii...@gmail.com wrote: 17th Jan 2012 Kindly help Id this tree on a roadside at Pune if possible as the quality of pictures is poor. Sorry for that Location: road from Ruby hall to Holiday Inn I could just get one

Re: [efloraofindia:104684] ''For Id 19012012MR1’’ is this tree at Pune Sterculia foetida

2012-01-18 Thread Madhuri Raut
Many thanks Ajinkya ji for validating As I find on the net Marathi and Sanskrit names for this tree are Marathi पुनव punava • *Sanskrit*: पुतिदारु putidaru, वित्खदिर *vitkhadirah* *...* पुनव means full moon wondering why it must have been named so is it to do with the pods? also if anyone explain

Re: [efloraofindia:104685] Swertia alata (G. Don) Clarke from Chakrata

2012-01-18 Thread Narendra Joshi
On 18 January 2012 16:20, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Swertia alata* (G. Don) Clarke in Hook.f., Fl. Brit. Ind. 4:125. 1883. syn: *Agathotes* *alata* D.Don ; *Ophelia* *alata* (G. Don) Griseb. Annual herb up to 40 cm tall, 4-angled; cauline leaves sessile to subsessile,

Re: [efloraofindia:104686] Swertia angustifolia Ham. ex D. Don from Chakrata Tiger fall area

2012-01-18 Thread Narendra Joshi
On 18 January 2012 16:38, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Swertia angustifolia* Ham. ex D. Don, Prodr. Fl. Nep. 127. 1825 Annual herb up to 80 cm long, 4-angled; leaves linear-lanceolate, 3-7 cm long, 1-5 nerved; inflorescence paniculate, strict; flowers 4-merous; calyx lobes

Re: [efloraofindia:104687] Swertia densifolia

2012-01-18 Thread Narendra Joshi
On 18 January 2012 21:52, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Friends, Inspired by the posts of Dr Gurcharan Singh ji of Swertia sp., i thought of sharing one Swertia sp. from Sahyadri ranges. This was photograpged on 24-01-2010. Location: Chandoli Wildlife Sanctuary,

Re: [efloraofindia:104688] Re: Is this Amischophacelus axillaris ?

2012-01-18 Thread Mayur Nandikar
Nehaji and all... This is *Cyanotis fasciculata *only. Thank you. On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 6:16 AM, Dr Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote: Cyanotis axillaris (L.) D.Don ex Sweet is the accepted name for this I assume. Thanks for sharing Neha. Pankaj On Jan 19,

[efloraofindia:104689] Re: 19012012 BRS 299

2012-01-18 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
I think there is a confusion here. Hymenodictyon is a tree. This looks like Glinus of family Molluginaceae or may be Oldenlandia of Rubiaceae. Pankaj On Jan 19, 12:27 pm, Rathinasabapathy Bhuvaragasamy brspa...@gmail.com wrote: Pl. find the forward message from Mr. Vincent one of my friend he

Re: [efloraofindia:104690] Swertia densifolia

2012-01-18 Thread Prashant Awale
Thanks a lot Tanay ji, Muthu ji, Gurcharan Singh ji and Narendra ji. Narendra ji, i had seen this plant in wild at Chandoli WLS. Regards Prashant On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 10:36 AM, Narendra Joshi narend...@gmail.comwrote: On 18 January 2012 21:52, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote:

[efloraofindia:104692] Re: Tabebuia's of Bangalore - RA - Tabebuia rosea - Pink Trumpet Tree

2012-01-18 Thread raman
Thanks everybody. I don't know what should I call it now rosea or palmeri Raman

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:104692] Ornamental Bush for ID : 011011 : AK-3

2012-01-18 Thread Aarti S. Khale
Forwarding again for id confirmation please. Gurcharan ji, Can you please check for Cupressus arizonica or Arizona Cypress on FOI? Your picture of the same is also taken in Srinagar,Kashmir. Kindly verify. Regards, Aarti On Dec 25 2011, 7:51 pm, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding

Re: [efloraofindia:104697] Swertia ciliata (G. Don) B.L. Burtt from Chakrata

2012-01-18 Thread Mayur Nandikar
Good collection of *Swertia *...Sir. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful Swertia's. :) Thank you again. On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 9:39 PM, Balkar Singh balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Awesome Catch Sir On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 2:40 PM, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [efloraofindia:104698] Pedicularis pyramidata Royle ex Benth. from Chakrata

2012-01-18 Thread Mayur Nandikar
Great Sir, You have such a beautiful collection with you. Do you have any Commelinaceae collection from Chakrata? Thank you for sharing such a beautiful *Pedicularis. * On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 5:49 AM, Balkar Singh balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Beautiful Catch Sir On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 5:35

[efloraofindia:104699] Re: [efloraindia:97877] efloraindia: 061211 BRS 244

2012-01-18 Thread Vijayasankar
It is Pavonia procumbens, I think. Regards Vijayasankar Raman National Center for Natural Products Research University of Mississippi On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 9:47 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Resurfacing again for ID Earlier feedback Balkar

Re: [efloraofindia:104700] Fwd: [efloraindia:98141] efloraindia: 07122011 BRS 246

2012-01-18 Thread Vijayasankar
Yes, it is mulberry. Regards Vijayasankar Raman National Center for Natural Products Research University of Mississippi On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 10:02 PM, Giby Kuriakose giby.kuriak...@gmail.comwrote: This is *Morus alba *of Moraceae family. Regards Giby On 19 January 2012 09:24,

Re: [efloraofindia:104701] Re: 19012012 BRS 299

2012-01-18 Thread Vijayasankar
Agree with Pankaj, the posted picture is not Hymenodictyon. It may be Dodonaea viscosa. Regards Vijayasankar Raman National Center for Natural Products Research University of Mississippi On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 11:39 PM, Dr Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote: I think there is a

[efloraofindia:104703] Re: Is this Amischophacelus axillaris ?

2012-01-18 Thread manudev madhavan
agreed to Mayur ji... On Jan 19, 10:10 am, Mayur Nandikar mayurnandi...@gmail.com wrote: Nehaji and all... This is *Cyanotis fasciculata *only. Thank you. On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 6:16 AM, Dr Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote: Cyanotis axillaris (L.)

[efloraofindia:104704] Re: [efloraindia:97877] efloraindia: 061211 BRS 244

2012-01-18 Thread Rathinasabapathy Bhuvaragasamy
Thank you Vijayasankar Ji. On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 12:10 PM, Vijayasankar vijay.botan...@gmail.comwrote: It is Pavonia procumbens, I think. Regards Vijayasankar Raman National Center for Natural Products Research University of Mississippi On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 9:47 PM, Gurcharan

Re: [efloraofindia:104705] Swertia densifolia

2012-01-18 Thread Prabhu kumar KM
Yes, Great shot. -- *Prabhu Kumar K M* Scientist Plant Systematics Genetic Resources Division Centre for Medicinal Plant Research (CMPR) 'CMPR' Herbarium Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala Kottakkal, Malappuram *E-mail: prabhumkris...@gmail.com*

Re: [efloraofindia:104706] Swertia angustifolia Ham. ex D. Don from Chakrata Tiger fall area

2012-01-18 Thread Prabhu kumar KM
Dear sir, Your *Swertia *collection is absolutely great. I respect your dedication. -- *Prabhu Kumar K M* Scientist Plant Systematics Genetic Resources Division Centre for Medicinal Plant Research (CMPR) 'CMPR' Herbarium Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala Kottakkal, Malappuram *E-mail: