Re: [indiantreepix:25666] Re: Feronia/Limonia tree for Id. 291209SNP

2009-12-30 Thread Muthu Karthick
Yes, This is *Naringi crenulata* (Roxb.) Nicolson of Rutaceae. Tamil name: Mahaa Vilvam This shrub is found in dry localities of Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats and common in Tamil Nadu. On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 7:41 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Shrikant ji For this new

Re: [indiantreepix:25667] Re: Herb for id 291209MK2

2009-12-30 Thread Muthu Karthick
Many Thanks for identifying this Tropical American species, sir. On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 7:59 PM, shrikant ingalhalikar le...@rediffmail.com wrote: Acanthospermum hispidum of Asteraceae. Regards Shrikant Ingalhalikar On Dec 29, 5:08 pm, Muthu Karthick nmk@gmail.com wrote: Please id

Re: [indiantreepix:25668] Lamiaceae for id 291209MK1

2009-12-30 Thread Muthu Karthick
Seems more closer to *Leonotis *genus. On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 8:07 PM, Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.comwrote: ... just a guess: some species of *Leucas* ? Regards. On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 5:29 PM, Muthu Karthick nmk@gmail.com wrote: Dear all, Kindly help me to identify this

Re: [indiantreepix:25670] Re: Polypetalae member for id 291209MK3

2009-12-30 Thread Muthu Karthick
Is this *Corbichonia decumbens* (Forsk.) Exell of Molluginaceae? Found nearer to river bank. On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 9:49 AM, Rani Bhagat raanibha...@gmail.com wrote: Pls check for Corbichonia species Molluginaceae On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 8:02 PM, shrikant ingalhalikar le...@rediffmail.com

Re: [indiantreepix:25671] Re: Polypetalae member for id 291209MK3

2009-12-30 Thread R. Vijayasankar
Hi, for me it looks like *Zaleya decandra* (= Trianthema decandra). This also used as green vegetable by locals. Corbichonia will have long inflorescence (up to 15 cm long) in addition to other differences. On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 3:23 PM, Muthu Karthick nmk@gmail.com wrote: Is this

RE: [indiantreepix:25672] in my garden ,request ID 221109 SS 1

2009-12-30 Thread promila chaturvedi
I am still not satisfied with the identification. 35 years back I was also having the plant with me. I totally forgot the name. Promila Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:31:11 +0530 Subject: Re: [indiantreepix:25640] in my garden ,request ID 221109 SS 1 From: singh...@gmail.com To:

Re: [indiantreepix:25677] Ixora ¿ pavetta / brachia ta ?

2009-12-30 Thread Prashant awale
Dear Dinesh, I too had come across similar trees on the way to Rajmachi Fort from Lonavala during my visit in Dec-08. I too had seen many such trees with profuse flowering as indicated by you, the fragrance was strong and pervaded the air for few metres around the cluster of trees. Locals told me

Re: [indiantreepix:25682] in my garden ,request ID 221109 SS 1

2009-12-30 Thread Gurcharan Singh
I am happy at least for the fact that there is one more person besides me who is trying to remember plants seen 35 years back. Perhaps some one try and find flowering specimen of this species. Leaves Dracaena, Cordyline and Callisia look similar. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Associate Professor SGTB

Re: [indiantreepix:25659] Alternanthera paronychioid es from Pench ?? 091109 – NSD 95

2009-12-30 Thread Gurcharan Singh
I think A. paronychoides is the closest call -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh 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, Dec 30, 2009 at 4:31

RE: [indiantreepix:25685] in my garden ,request ID 221109 SS 1

2009-12-30 Thread promila chaturvedi
Thanks Dr. singh.I have seen the plant with one of my neighbours. But how to reach it to you is the main problem. Tough I also live in Delhi, but it is at the other end of it. Regards, Promila Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:59:11 +0530 Subject: Re: [indiantreepix:25682] in my garden ,request

Re: [indiantreepix:25686] Alternanthera paronichioides

2009-12-30 Thread Gurcharan Singh
This is A. ficoidea -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh 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, Dec 30, 2009 at 4:47 PM, J.M. Garg

Re: [indiantreepix:25687] Request for ID - Tapola 3

2009-12-30 Thread Prashant awale
Dear Swagat, I think Gnidia glauca (Family: Thymelaeaceae). Common Name: Rameta Thanks best wishes Prashant On 12/30/09, Swagat swagat1...@gmail.com wrote: Dear all Request for ID Photographed at Tapola, near Mahabaleshwar, Dist. Satara, Maharashtra. Date- 22nd December 2009. Thanks

Re: [indiantreepix:25688] Fwd: Portulaca sp. 261109MK2

2009-12-30 Thread Rani Bhagat
Portulaca-Portulacaceae On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 4:50 PM, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise pl. -- Forwarded message -- From: Muthu Karthick nmk@gmail.com Date: 2009/11/28 Subject: [indiantreepix:24224] Fwd: Portulaca

Re: [indiantreepix:25689] Year 2009- What it meant for Indiantreepix?

2009-12-30 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Thanks Garg ji, for listing the achievements of 2009. Thanks for your kind words. I am happy that with more and more people joining the interactions it is becoming increasingly interesting. One fact is, however, unquestionable. We are your leutinents to help you manage the group. Atleast I can't

[indiantreepix:25691] Re: Feronia/Limonia tree for Id. 291209SNP

2009-12-30 Thread Pardeshi S.
Thanx Shrikanth ji, Singh ji and Muthu ji for the Identification. On Dec 30, 2:10 pm, Muthu Karthick nmk@gmail.com wrote: Yes, This is *Naringi crenulata* (Roxb.) Nicolson of Rutaceae. Tamil name: Mahaa Vilvam This shrub is found in dry localities of Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats and

Re: [indiantreepix:25693] Year 2009- What it meant for Indiantreepix?

2009-12-30 Thread Aparna Watve
Big cheers to all of you and the moderators! This has so far been the most lively and interactive effort for e-learning of taxonomy in India and without doubt will continue to take a leading part in shaping future of Indian plant sciences. A big applause for all who so enthusiastically contribute

Re: [indiantreepix:25695] Request for ID Tapola 2

2009-12-30 Thread Dinesh Valke
Dear Swagat, seen similar plant at Mahabaleshwar on 16 FEB 08 ... put up at FOI: http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Gallinero.html If your plant matches the plant at my flickr photostream: http://www.flickr.com/search/?s=intw=91314...@n00q=Acnistus+arborescensm=text then it may be

Re: [indiantreepix:25697] Flora Picture of the year- 2009

2009-12-30 Thread J.M. Garg
Lovely capture, Aparna ji. 2009/12/30 Aparna Watve aparnawat...@gmail.com Dear Alokji lovely picture! I felt motivated to contribute one I have tried It is leaf of Jatropha gossypifolia, and the glands I tried to highlight in the pic- look like a string of lights Happy New Year to all of

Re: [indiantreepix:25698] Re: ... which Ocimum species ?

2009-12-30 Thread Dinesh Valke
Gurcharan ji, I just returned from the site -- deprived of its share of nutrients by the dominating Alternanthera plants, the *Ocimum* plants are drained of all its sap. Regret having not digged deeper at the earlier instance. Next Ocimum time, will remember your points. Regards. On Wed, Dec

Fwd: [indiantreepix:25699] Sorting Ocimum species

2009-12-30 Thread J.M. Garg
Forwarding again for assistance pl. for the following: O. kilimandscharicum is a shrub with smell of camphor (our database has thread on this species but no photograph). I have yet to find authentic description of this species. *Colleagues may please help*. -- Forwarded message

Re: [indiantreepix:25701] Plant for id 301209MK2

2009-12-30 Thread Muthu Karthick
* Oh, sorry for the misidentification. Dendrophthoe falcata* of Loranthaceae? On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 6:58 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Muthu ji Balanophora as I know is a root parasite with rhizome, scale leaves and spadix inflorescence, at least one species I know B.

Re: [indiantreepix:25702] Year 2009- What it meant for Indiantreepix?

2009-12-30 Thread Rakesh Biswas
Although my contribution and involvement has been negligible I just wanted to say that I have enjoyed being a part of this fantastic body of enthusiastic nature lovers and benefited immensely from it. Other than those already mentioned I would also like to say that I have been amazed and

Re: [indiantreepix:25703] Plant for id 301209MK2

2009-12-30 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Yes muthu ji We have it growing on branches of Trees in Delhi -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh 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, Dec

Re: [indiantreepix:25704] Dalbergia for id 161209MK3

2009-12-30 Thread Muthu Karthick
Good to see them Neilji, only flowers could solve clearly this id. On Thu, Dec 17, 2009 at 12:03 AM, Neil Soares drneilsoa...@yahoo.comwrote: Hi Muthu, Have huge trees of Dalbergia lanceolaria at my property at Shahapur [near Bombay]. Sending you a few photographs of the flowers and fruit.

[indiantreepix:25706] Re: Request for ID Tapola 2

2009-12-30 Thread shrikant ingalhalikar
I agree with Acnistus arborescens as suggested by Dineshji. This plant is locally called as Brazil, may be on account of its origin. It was brought to Mahabaleshwar as a good source of nectar for honey-bees. Regards Shrikant Ingalhalikar On Dec 30, 4:21 pm, Swagat swagat1...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [indiantreepix:25707] Request for ID Tapola 2

2009-12-30 Thread Swagat
Thanks Dinesh, You are right! It's *'Acnistus arborescens'* Regards, ~Swagat 9223217568 --- 2009/12/30 Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.com Dear Swagat, seen similar plant at Mahabaleshwar on 16 FEB 08 ... put up at FOI:

RE: [indiantreepix:25708] Re: Feronia/Limonia tree for Id. 291209SNP

2009-12-30 Thread promila chaturvedi
this plant is also known as Limonia crenulata syn. Limonia acidissima. Promila Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:12:10 -0800 Subject: [indiantreepix:25691] Re: Feronia/Limonia tree for Id. 291209SNP From: satishparde...@gmail.com To: indiantreepix@googlegroups.com Thanx Shrikanth ji, Singh

Re: [indiantreepix:25709] Re: Request for ID Tapola 2

2009-12-30 Thread Swagat
Thanks Shrikant ji, Got this information from net... Plant contains Withaferin A and Withacnistin, both having anti-tumor properties. Extracts from this plant have historically been used by natives as an herbal treatment for cancer. Can also be used as a diuretic. Regards, ~Swagat 9223217568

[indiantreepix:25710] Re: Request for ID - Tapola 3

2009-12-30 Thread Swagat
Thanks a lot Pravin ji and Rani ji, Regards, ~Swagat 9223217568 2009/12/30 Swagat swagat1...@gmail.com Dear all Request for ID Photographed at Tapola, near Mahabaleshwar, Dist. Satara, Maharashtra. Date- 22nd December

Re: [indiantreepix:25712] Shrub for id 151209MK3

2009-12-30 Thread Muthu Karthick
Could this be *Premna latifolia* Rozb. var. *latifolia ?* On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 2:29 PM, Vijayasankar Raman vijay.botan...@gmail.com wrote: *Premna latifolia* var? (Verbenaceae). On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 1:43 PM, Muthu Karthick nmk@gmail.com wrote: Dear all, Please validate this

[indiantreepix:25713] Re: Ixora ¿ pavetta / brachia ta ?

2009-12-30 Thread shrikant ingalhalikar
I. brachiata is relatively a smaller tree, less common, with a smaller inflorescence and a laxly flowering plant. Corolla tube (shorter) is the distintive character with I. pavetta. Buds globose and ellipsoid is another difference. Resemblance of inflorescence of the latter with Pavetta is

Re: [indiantreepix:25714] Year 2009- What it meant for Indiantreepix?

2009-12-30 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Yes Rakesh ji Although the group would have been listless without the great volume of inputs from plant enthusiasts and photographers, a professional touch to the group has been given by the expertness and active participation of Vijayasankar Raman, Shrikant Ingalhalika, Pankaj Kumar, Santosh

Re: [indiantreepix:25715] Flora Picture of the year- 2009

2009-12-30 Thread Satish Phadke
Great pictures by Alok and Aparna You have highlighted a very interesting and different aspect about plant life. I Certainly got inspired to look at these aspects while observing the plant life henceforth Thanks for sharing Dr Satish Phadke 2009/12/30 Alok Goyal alok12...@gmail.com Hallo all

Re: [indiantreepix:25721] Barleria longiflora-301209PKA1

2009-12-30 Thread Swagat
Dear all, *'Barleria longiflora' *is called *'Lamb Koranti' 'लांब कोरांटी' *in Marathi. Regards, ~Swagat 9223217568 -- 2009/12/30 Prashant awale pkaw...@gmail.com Dear Friends, Came across this Shrub near Aurangabad

Re: [indiantreepix:25722] Flora Picture of the year- 2009- Swagat

2009-12-30 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Swagat ji Very nice shot of Barley, Hordeum vulgare -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh 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, Dec 30, 2009

Re: [indiantreepix:25724] HAPPY NEW YEAR

2009-12-30 Thread Yazdy Palia
Here's wishing one and all A Very Happy New Year, All the best Regards Yazdy Palia. On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 9:59 AM, Stephen A stephanos.cr...@gmail.com wrote: Happy New Year to one and all... Have a fruitful 2010... May The Year 2010 Bring for You Happiness,Success and filled with

Re: [indiantreepix:25728] Flora Picture of the year- 2009- Swagat

2009-12-30 Thread hetal doshi
excellent... On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 9:58 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Swagat ji Very nice shot of Barley, Hordeum vulgare -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New

[indiantreepix:25729] Photo of Year 2009

2009-12-30 Thread Vijay Barve
Dear Friends, We share a lot of photos on the group regularly. But at the end of the year it is special time to share the best photo of the year. So here is the call for Photo of the Year like every year. Please go through http://diversityindia.blogspot.com/2009/12/photo-of-year-2009.html

Re: [indiantreepix:25730] help identify this

2009-12-30 Thread Nanu Rathore
Dear Mr. Alok, This may be Abelmoschus manihot; a wild relative of okra, but consumed as a vegetable. Will it be possible to get some pics of its flowers for confirmation? Best wishes, Nanu Rathore On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 10:27 AM, Alok Goyal alok12...@gmail.com wrote: the pictures may not be

Re: [indiantreepix:25731] 578 @ 2008 ~ 1127 @ 2009 ~ 2250 @ 2010

2009-12-30 Thread J.M. Garg
Happy new year to you also, Dinesh ji. We are all proud of you being at the helm of Indiantreepix. However, I think you have suggested a very stiff target of 2250 members (if I am not wrongly interpreting it) by the end of 2010 for Indiantreepix. 2009/12/30 Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.com

[indiantreepix:25732] Re: Flora Picture of the year-2009 Nalini Bhat

2009-12-30 Thread Pinki
Really nice photograph Nalini Ji i must admit that i haven't seen this earlier... Alok On Dec 30, 9:11 am, nabha meghani nabha-megh...@gmx.de wrote: Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist) Jungfer-in-grünen This is my favorite flower. For many years i had this flower in my garden, it is

[indiantreepix:25733] Re: Flora Picture of the year- 2009

2009-12-30 Thread Pinki
Really beautiful pictures Aparna ji and Gurcharan Singh ji. Your photographs highlight some of the very hidden and beautiful aspects of this common plant. Sorry to use these words but i must say that i am compelled to use the word 'really hot n sexy' for plant world Alok On Dec 30, 7:20 am,

Re: [indiantreepix:25734] Year 2009- What it meant for Indiantreepix?

2009-12-30 Thread J.M. Garg
I think if anything is most important, it's the guidance/ identifications by Experts. To name a few more (in addition to what Singh ji pointed out) are Dr. Anil Kumar, Dr. Vijaydas, Dr. Devendra Bhardwaj, Sh. Prashant Awale, Dr. S. Pardeshi, Sh. Rajesh Sachdev, Dr. Kiran Ranadive, Dr. Sethi many

Re: [indiantreepix:25735] Re: Flora Picture of the year-2009 Nalini Bhat

2009-12-30 Thread J.M. Garg
A wonderful story of our relations with our garden friends!!! 2009/12/31 Pinki alok12...@gmail.com Really nice photograph Nalini Ji i must admit that i haven't seen this earlier... Alok On Dec 30, 9:11 am, nabha meghani nabha-megh...@gmx.de wrote: Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist)

Re: [indiantreepix:25737] Flora picture of the year 2009

2009-12-30 Thread J.M. Garg
Certainly a wonderful composition, description nice optimistic thoughts!!! 2009/12/31 katie bagli katieba...@yahoo.co.in Hi, This pic. has special significance for me as it was one of thousands that bloomed en mass at CEC in 2008, the Carvia callosa, after a gap of 8 years. This flower

[indiantreepix:25739] Re: [wild_mumbai] Happy New Year - 2010

2009-12-30 Thread J.M. Garg
Smae to Rajesh ji all others. 2009/12/31 M B R Siddiqui m...@eim.ae Wishing you, Rajesh, and all an amazing new year filled with prosperity. Siddiqui On 30-Dec-09, at 6:03 PM, Rajesh Sachdev wrote:

[indiantreepix:25741] Requesst for Picture of Dolichandrone arcuata

2009-12-30 Thread Muthu Karthick
Hi Everyone, Am writing to request you for a picture of *Dolichandrone arcuata* (Wight) Clarke of Bignoniaceae. If you have kindly post it. Thank you for consideration. -- Muthu Karthick, N Junior Research Fellow Care Earth Chennai www.careearthtrust.org -- You received this message because

Re: [indiantreepix:25742] Fwd: Acanthaceae for id 301209MK1

2009-12-30 Thread R. Vijayasankar
Hi, I think this is *Plectranthus caninus* (Lamiaceae), a strong-smelling succulent herb. On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 11:17 AM, Muthu Karthick nmk@gmail.com wrote: Also this has succulent leaves -- Forwarded message -- From: Muthu Karthick nmk@gmail.com Date: Wed, Dec

[indiantreepix:25744] Photo guide to selected medicinal plants of Karnataka

2009-12-30 Thread J.M. Garg
Dear members, *Photo guide to selected medicinal plants of Karnataka* has been published recently. I received a complimentary copy (it included some of my photographs also) from Vijayasankar ji (who is one of the pillars of Indiantreepix one of the authors of the book). I didn't get enough time

Re: [indiantreepix:25745] 578 @ 2008 ~ 1127 @ 2009 ~ 2250 @ 2010

2009-12-30 Thread Dinesh Valke
Garg ji, that is just a matter of fun (read joy) with number of members at the year-ends ... not a target at all ... the other side of it, a hope, bright. Regards. On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 10:04 AM, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Happy new year to you also, Dinesh ji. We are all proud of

Re: [indiantreepix:25746] Fwd: Acanthaceae for id 301209MK1

2009-12-30 Thread Muthu Karthick
Many Thanks sir. On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 11:27 AM, R. Vijayasankar vijay.botan...@gmail.comwrote: Hi, I think this is *Plectranthus caninus* (Lamiaceae), a strong-smelling succulent herb. On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 11:17 AM, Muthu Karthick nmk@gmail.comwrote: Also this has succulent

[indiantreepix:25753] a picture for you

2009-12-30 Thread mayur nandikar
Hi to all, Here Begonia trichocarpa Dalz One of My favorite. Picture Taken at Morjai Plataeu. Kolhapur In month of Sept. You have been sent 1 picture. P8010785.JPG These pictures were sent with Picasa, from Google. Try it out here: http://picasa.google.com/ -- You received this message

[indiantreepix:25754] Happy new year

2009-12-30 Thread Anand Kumar Bhatt
*Wish you all a very happy and prosperous new year and successful trips for plants, trees and flowers. a.k.bhatt * -- Anand Kumar Bhatt A-59, B.S.F.Colony, Airport Road Gwalior. 474 005. Tele: 0751-247 2233. Mobile 0 94253 09780. My blogsite is at: http://anandkbhatt.blogspot.com And the photo

Re: [indiantreepix:25757] Daatpadi

2009-12-30 Thread Prashant awale
Dear Ravi, This is Gnidia glauca. (family: Thymeleaceae). Locally also called as Rametha. Have alook at following link. http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Fish%20Poison%20Bush.html Thanks best wishes Prashant On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 10:38 PM, Ravi Vaidyanathan