Re: [efloraindia:100008] Hemigraphis latebrosa - Flora of Madhya Pradesh

2011-12-21 Thread Madhuri Raut
beautiful Neil ji. Thanks for sharing On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 1:10 PM, Pankaj Oudhia pankajoud...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks Neil ji for sharing. regards Pankaj Oudhia On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 12:58 PM, Neil Soares drneilsoa...@yahoo.comwrote: Interesting information Dr.Pankaj ! Mine are

[efloraindia:100007] Re: 1,00,000 messages on efi- share your thoughts

2011-12-21 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
HIP HIP HURRAY !!! :) Congrats to all the active members and moderators and Garg sir for giving all of us an opportunity to be a part of this group, which is now more than just a just a internet group, but people here have also started behaving like a social community We couldnt have gotten a

[efloraindia:100009] Re: Plant for ID from Paddar valley JK. 201211 SRANA 02

2011-12-21 Thread Ushadi micromini
Very nice to see this plant again, in India I know this plant as Jacob's ladder, quite popular to plant as a perennial in woodlands , it come bursts forth after snow melts... Do you have pictures of the leaves? Since the name of this plant is mythological ; story is Jacob dreamt of a ladder with

Re: [efloraindia:100010] Re: [EfloraIndia_211211PD01_Cleome rutidosperma-Flora of Odisha

2011-12-21 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Excellent 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, Dec 21, 2011 at 12:46 PM,

[efloraindia:100012] Re: [efloraofindia:84082] Ready for dispersal

2011-12-21 Thread J.M. Garg
A reply: I think It is Dichanthium sp. -- Dr. Tanveer A. Khan Dept. of Botany M. J. College, Jalgaon, Maharashtra. On 21 December 2011 11:07, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id assistance please. Some earlier relevant feedback: “Are those seeds or dry flowers

[efloraindia:100014] Re: [efloraofindia:83478] ID request 25092011 SS1 Garden climber with yellow flowers from Kerala

2011-12-21 Thread Pankaj Kumar
Correct name is  Tristellateia australasiae. Pankaj On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 4:23 PM, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Here it is identified as Tristellateia australis, while it is identified as Tristellateia australasiae in another thread

[efloraindia:100016] Re: Plant for ID from Paddar valley JK. 201211 SRANA 02

2011-12-21 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Mam, there are leaves below in the picture. I had known about the mythological Jacob's Ladder but never knew its connection with this. Thanks for the enlightenment. I was thinking there are many plants with similar leaves, then why this particular plant??? May be because it is found at higher

Re: [efloraindia:100015] Re: 1,00,000 messages on efi- share your thoughts

2011-12-21 Thread J.M. Garg
Pankaj ji, Your thoughts are always path-breaking shows the direction we are moving in. On 21 December 2011 13:31, Dr Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.com wrote: HIP HIP HURRAY !!! :) Congrats to all the active members and moderators and Garg sir for giving all of us an opportunity to be a

Re: [efloraindia:100017] Re: 1,00,000 messages on efi- share your thoughts

2011-12-21 Thread Dinesh Valke
Great going and wonderful happening for our group, Garg ji. Kudos to each and all the members; hearty congratulations !! Regards. Dinesh On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 1:57 PM, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Pankaj ji, Your thoughts are always path-breaking shows the direction we are moving

Re: [efloraindia:100018] Re: 1,00,000 messages on efi- share your thoughts

2011-12-21 Thread Pankaj Kumar
Thanks a lot Garg sir for compliments. But I would give all the credit to you that you allowed me to be a part of this group. Regards Pankaj On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 4:30 PM, Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.com wrote: Great going and wonderful happening for our group, Garg ji. Kudos to each and

Re: [efloraindia:100019] Half- flower

2011-12-21 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Minor correction Pravin ji It is Scaevola taccada -- 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, Dec 21,

[efloraindia:100020] Re: Half- flower

2011-12-21 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Very strange but 'Scaevola' means left handed and 'taccada' means Sri Lanka. Thanks for sharing... Pankaj On Dec 21, 4:33 pm, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Minor correction Pravin ji It is Scaevola taccada -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired  Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa

Re: [efloraindia:100021] Re: 1,00,000 messages on efi- share your thoughts

2011-12-21 Thread J.M. Garg
Hi, Pankaj ji, I would rather say that our group is blessed with persons like you, Singh ji, Dinesh ji, Vijayasankar ji, Balkar ji, Phadke ji, tanay ji among others. On 21 December 2011 14:02, Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks a lot Garg sir for compliments. But I would give all

[efloraindia:100022] Re: 1,00,000 messages on efi- share your thoughts

2011-12-21 Thread Dr Pankaj Kumar
Thats too kind and modest of you. Thanks a lot again Pankaj On Dec 21, 4:41 pm, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, Pankaj ji, I would rather say that our group is blessed with persons like you, Singh ji, Dinesh ji, Vijayasankar ji, Balkar ji, Phadke ji, tanay ji among others. On 21

Re: [efloraindia:100023] Re: Half- flower

2011-12-21 Thread Madhuri Raut
Excellent catch Pravin ji. Never seen such an arrangement in aflower Thanks for sharing On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 2:09 PM, Dr Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote: Very strange but 'Scaevola' means left handed and 'taccada' means Sri Lanka. Thanks for sharing... Pankaj On Dec 21, 4:33

[efloraindia:100024] Re: [efloraofindia:84082] Ready for dispersal

2011-12-21 Thread J.M. Garg
A reply: May be it is Bothriochloa sp. but no details to confirm. Dr. P. Ravichandran On 21 December 2011 11:07, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id assistance please. Some earlier relevant feedback: “Are those seeds or dry flowers falling off? Pankaj” “I think

Re: [efloraindia:100026] Re: [EfloraIndia_211211PD01_Cleome rutidosperma-Flora of Odisha

2011-12-21 Thread prasad dash
Thanks a lot Sir for all of ur appreciation. regards prasad On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 1:48 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Excellent photographs Prasad ji -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932

Re: [efloraindia:100027] Another Half-flower from California: Scaevola aemula 'Mauve Clusters'

2011-12-21 Thread prasad dash
Wao.. Sir Ji this is mesmerizing again. thanks for sharing. regards prasad On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 2:20 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Scaevola aemula* R. Br. 'Mauve Clusters' Family Goodeniaceae Common name: Fairy Fan Flower, Fan flower, Half-flower A spreading

Re: [efloraindia:100028] Re: 1,00,000 messages on efi- share your thoughts

2011-12-21 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Congratulations to all the members who have made it possible. In addition to our veterans who are contributing regularly we are lucky to have new active members like Prasad ji, Rathinasabapathy ji, Neha ji, Madhuri ji, Suresh ji and not so new Alok ji who have helped a lot in maintaining the tempo

Re: [efloraindia:100029] Re: flora uttarakhand uid 1 201211

2011-12-21 Thread amit chauhan
No, Pankaj Perilla is different I am confused that it can be Anisomeles indica ?. I am not pretty sure as the plants are affected from frost. regards On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 5:31 PM, Dr Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote: Can this be Perilla? Pankaj On Dec 20, 1:33 pm, amit chauhan

Re: [efloraindia:100031] Re: plant id: habitat - garden....place - ambala cantt

2011-12-21 Thread Gurcharan Singh
I hope Sonchus oleraceous -- 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, Dec 21, 2011 at 1:14 PM, Pankaj

Re: [efloraindia:100032] WILD FLOWER ID------20th December 2011---S.S.-----043--- NEAR PELLING

2011-12-21 Thread amit chauhan
Hi, It looks like Ainsliaea latfolia regards On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 7:02 PM, PlantaholicSheila luddite1...@talktalk.net wrote: Please can someone id this cute wild flower with an interesting shape leaf. Taken on 13th April 20111 at 16.42 pm. South of Pelling. Sikkim. ( A change from

Re: [efloraindia:100033] Not not so Half a flower: Lobelia erinus from California

2011-12-21 Thread prasad dash
Another great set of pictures Sir Ji. Regards prasad On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 3:26 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Lobelia erinus* L., Sp. pl. 2:932. 1753 Common names: edging lobelia, garden lobelia, trailing lobelia Low herbaceous plant with elliptic to obovate lower

[efloraindia:100035] Re: TREE ID.........6th NOV 2011..........S.S.......045

2011-12-21 Thread Plantaholic Sheila
Greetings from Britain to you all. Thank you for your amusing stories and pics. Good to see what you look like Pankaj! Usha my wee digital camera goes with me to all the wonderful gardens we visit in Britain.The climate here means we can grow plants from all over the world. Except hot tropical

[efloraindia:100036] Re: Araceae? id requested

2011-12-21 Thread manudev madhavan
Dear all, How could it be possible to identify a specimen of Amorphophallus from its infructuscence. I think most of the species have same kind of berries as seen in the picture.. Especially in Amorphophallus and Arisaema, 100 % identification is not possible from the vegetative phase. During

Re: [efloraindia:100037] WILD FLOWER ID------20th December 2011---S.S.-----043--- NEAR PELLING

2011-12-21 Thread Gurcharan Singh
I think yes *Ainsliaea** latifolia* (D. Don) Sch. Bip. (syn: A. pteropoda DC.) -- 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: [efloraindia:100038] Tree For id- 211211-NS1- Flora Of Madhya Pradesh

2011-12-21 Thread Neil Soares
Hi,  This is a species of Sapindus.    With regards, Neil Soares. --- On Wed, 12/21/11, Neha Singh neha.vind...@gmail.com wrote: From: Neha Singh neha.vind...@gmail.com Subject: [efloraindia:100013] Tree For id- 211211-NS1- Flora Of Madhya Pradesh To:

Re: [efloraindia:100039] Re: Araceae? id requested

2011-12-21 Thread prasad dash
Completely Agreed with Manudev Ji. I think we should wait for the flowers and leaves from the individuals those who have collected the corresponding stalks.Manudev ji are u doing any documentation/project work in Odisha? kindly let me know if possible about your next visit. Regards prasad On

Re: [efloraindia:100040] Tree For id- 211211-NS1- Flora Of Madhya Pradesh

2011-12-21 Thread Pankaj Oudhia
My pictures for comparison (Sapindus) http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20p?see=I_PAO6424res=640 http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20p?see=I_PAO6454res=640 regards Pankaj Oudhia On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 4:05 PM, Neil Soares drneilsoa...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi, This is a species of Sapindus.

Re: [efloraindia:100043] Shrub for ID from Paddar valley JK. 211211 SRANA 01

2011-12-21 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Flowers are not in focus, but most likely Philadelphus tomentosus -- 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/

Re: [efloraindia:100045] Shrub for ID from Paddar valley JK. 211211 SRANA 03

2011-12-21 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Flowers or inflorescence should help -- 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, Dec 21, 2011 at

Re: [efloraindia:100046] Capparis

2011-12-21 Thread Rohit Patel
yes this species has high medicinal values specially for Diabetes On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 12:22 PM, Pankaj Oudhia pankajoud...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks for Sharing. During my consultation trip to Safed Musli grower of Rajkot Shri B.N.Patel I observed this species. Natives are aware of its many

[efloraindia:100047] Re: [efloraofindia:91905] Plant for ID from Paddar Kishtwar JK: 041111 SRANA 02

2011-12-21 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Appears same Sedum asiaricum, Indian plant correctly named as *Rhodiola* * wallichiana* var. *wallichiana*http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/tro-8903452 -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri,

Re: [efloraindia:100048] [EfloraIndia_211211PD01_Cleome rutidosperma-Flora of Odisha

2011-12-21 Thread Narendra Joshi
Very good close ups Prasad Ji. On 21 December 2011 11:38, prasad dash prasad.dash2...@gmail.com wrote: Dear members sharing the images of Cleome rutidosperma Name of the species: Cleome rutidosperma Family: Capparaceae Place of collection: ranpur, Nayagarh, Odisha Habit: Herb habitat:

Re: [efloraindia:100052] [EfloraIndia_211211PD01_Cleome rutidosperma-Flora of Odisha

2011-12-21 Thread prasad dash
Thanks a lot Joshi ji for the good words. regards prasad On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 5:18 PM, Narendra Joshi narend...@gmail.com wrote: Very good close ups Prasad Ji. On 21 December 2011 11:38, prasad dash prasad.dash2...@gmail.com wrote: Dear members sharing the images of Cleome

Re: [efloraindia:100053] [EfloraIndia_211212PD03_Limnophila aromatica_Flora of Odisha]

2011-12-21 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Another great series 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, Dec 21, 2011 at 5:19 PM,

Re: [efloraindia:100054] Pergularia daemia

2011-12-21 Thread prasad dash
Supper shot pravin ji. i had ried to catch the close up of the flower, but could not succeed due to fall of the flowers. i wl share my images soon. regards prasad regards prasad On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 5:42 PM, Pravin Kawale kawale.pra...@gmail.comwrote: Hi, Pergularia daemia at Narayan

Re: [efloraindia:100055] Pergularia daemia

2011-12-21 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Nice photographs Pravin 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, Dec 21, 2011 at 5:42 PM,

[efloraindia:100056] Re: [efloraofindia:91905] Plant for ID from Paddar Kishtwar JK: 041111 SRANA 02

2011-12-21 Thread Suresh Kumar Rana
Thanks a lot Sir I have some other plants of Rhodiola and I will share them on EFI group. Thanks and regards Suresh Rana

[efloraindia:100057] Re: Shrub for ID from Paddar valley JK. 211211 SRANA 01

2011-12-21 Thread Suresh Rana
Thanks a lot Sir

Re: [efloraindia:100058] [EfloraIndia_211212PD03_Limnophila aromatica_Flora of Odisha]

2011-12-21 Thread prasad dash
thanks a lot Sir ji. Regards prasad On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 5:48 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Another great series Prasad ji -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New

Re: [efloraindia:100062] Pergularia daemia

2011-12-21 Thread Sid
Beautiful catch of this milkweed Pravin ji. On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 5:52 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Nice photographs Pravin ji -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri,

Re: [efloraindia:100063] ''For Id 22122011MR1’’ ?Alpinia zerumbet variegata at Pune

2011-12-21 Thread ajinkya gadave
*Alpinia zerumbet * On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 6:11 PM, Madhuri Raut itii...@gmail.com wrote: Dec 2011 Kindly Id this potted plant at a private society at Pune Leaves Type/ Shape/ Size- green with stripes no flowers or fruits seen ?Alpinia zerumbet variegata -- Regards Dr.Bhagyashri

Re: [efloraindia:100065] ''For Id 22122011MR1’’ ?Alpinia zerumbet variegata at Pune

2011-12-21 Thread Madhuri Raut
Many thanks Ajinkya ji for such a quick validation On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 6:14 PM, ajinkya gadave ajinkyagad...@gmail.comwrote: *Alpinia zerumbet * On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 6:11 PM, Madhuri Raut itii...@gmail.com wrote: Dec 2011 Kindly Id this potted plant at a private society at Pune

Re: [efloraindia:100066] Aquatic plant from Chennai -3

2011-12-21 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Guess Jussiaea repens -- 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, Dec 21, 2011 at 6:15 PM, Sid

[efloraindia:100067] Re: 1,00,000 messages on efi- share your thoughts

2011-12-21 Thread Suresh Rana
Congratulations Garg Sir, Gurcharan Sir and other moderators for another milestone of efloraindia. The group had become a big source of knowledge for beginners like me and all credit goes to the kind hearted moderators. Warm regards Suresh Rana

Re: [efloraindia:100069] request for plant id...habitat:garden...place:ambala cantt

2011-12-21 Thread Neil Soares
Hi,  This is the Scarlet Pimpernel [Anagallis arvensis].   With regards,     Neil Soares. --- On Wed, 12/21/11, ankush prakash ankushpraka...@gmail.com wrote: From: ankush prakash ankushpraka...@gmail.com Subject: [efloraindia:100068] request for plant

[efloraindia:100070] Re: WILD FLOWER ID------20th December 2011---S.S.-----043--- NEAR PELLING

2011-12-21 Thread Plantaholic Sheila
Many thanks Amit. Also Gurcharan for confirming the id. I am most grateful to you both. Sheila. = On Dec 21, 10:28 am, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: I think yes *Ainsliaea** latifolia* (D. Don) Sch. Bip. (syn: A. pteropoda DC.) -- Dr.

Re: [efloraindia:100071] request for plant id...habitat:garden...place:ambala cantt

2011-12-21 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Rather blue pimpernel *Anagallis* *arvensis* var. *caerulea* (L.) Gouanhttp://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-2636010 Scarlet pimpernel Anagallis arvensis var. arvensis is a temperate plant with orange-coloured flowers http://www.learningplants.com/pictures/scarlet-pimpernel.php -- Dr.

Re: [efloraindia:100072] request for plant id...habitat:garden...place:ambala cantt

2011-12-21 Thread Pankaj Oudhia
Agreed with Neil ji. Poor man's weather clock Anagallis arvensis. regards Pankaj Oudhia On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 6:40 PM, Neil Soares drneilsoa...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi, This is the Scarlet Pimpernel [Anagallis arvensis]. With regards, Neil

[efloraindia:100073] Re: [EfloraIndia_201211_Coix lacryma-jobi var gigantea_Flora of Odisha]

2011-12-21 Thread Ushadi micromini
Some tribes use these jobs tears for adornment..necklaces in particular, they eat it and most fun is its brewed into a country / tribal liquor... which sounds like ZUUU ... and in a weekend course on biblical plants it was mentioned that in china and Japan and may be even India.. the grain (its

[efloraindia:100074] Re: [EfloraIndia_201211_Coix lacryma-jobi var gigantea_Flora of Odisha]

2011-12-21 Thread Ushadi micromini
I forgot to say... nice pics and thanks for reminding me of it.. Usha di On Dec 21, 6:23 pm, Ushadi micromini microminipho...@gmail.com wrote: Some tribes use these jobs tears for adornment..necklaces in particular, they eat it and most fun is its brewed into  a country / tribal

[efloraindia:100075] Re: for indentification of a creaper

2011-12-21 Thread Ushadi micromini
Pankaj is right... on both counts... usha di :) On Dec 20, 5:19 pm, Dr Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Mr. Vedprakash, If you follow the posting guidelines then I will tell you that this looks like Thunbergia erecta to me:P Pankaj On Dec 20, 7:58 pm, Gurcharan

Re: [efloraindia:100076] Re: 1,00,000 messages on efi- share your thoughts

2011-12-21 Thread Madhuri Raut
Congratulations Garg ji, Gurcharan ji, other moderators and all the members for achieving another milestone. I count myself fortunate to be a part of such a highly intelligent, knowledgable,dedicated, enthusiastic forum with an environment which made me feel comfortable from day one to interact

Re: [efloraindia:100077] Capparis

2011-12-21 Thread Pankaj Oudhia
Thanks Rohit ji. regards Pankaj Oudhia On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 4:39 PM, Rohit Patel rmpecol...@gmail.com wrote: yes this species has high medicinal values specially for Diabetes On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 12:22 PM, Pankaj Oudhia pankajoud...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks for Sharing. During my

[efloraindia:100078] Re: I hope you are voting for good photographs/sets

2011-12-21 Thread Ushadi micromini
yes, Gurucharanji.. whenvever I see something that's technically correct and visually pleasing in the same pic or same set ... ie I like it... scientifically, artistically or even just at the GUT LEVEL I vote... Yes, reminding all...please do as Gurcharanji is requesting ALL MEMBERS to VOTE...

Re: [efloraindia:100081] request for plant id...habitat:garden...place:ambala cantt

2011-12-21 Thread Pankaj Oudhia
Gurcharan ji, Anagallis is winter season crop weed in Chhattisgarh. http://dspace.icrisat.ac.in/handle/10731/1928 and Oudhia, P. and Tripathi, R.S. (2002). Prospects of cultivation of medicinal plants in Chhattisgarh

[efloraindia:100082] Re: Plant for ID from Paddar valley JK. 201211 SRANA 02

2011-12-21 Thread Ushadi micromini
Thanks Gurucharan ji, these are the types of exuberant leaves that I have seen in NYBG and even in my own garden... way back when... that's what I was after... to match up with my memory... Pankaj: dont remember the exact history... but there are several books on Plants of the bible, may be your

[efloraindia:100084] Re: Dalhousie Garden flowers id Al201211

2011-12-21 Thread Ushadi micromini
Boston Ivy :) would turn a nice red/brown with the chill in the air... Usha di On Dec 21, 7:55 am, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Yes Parthenocissus tricuspidata -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired  Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007

Re: [efloraindia:100086] Aquatic plant from Chennai -3

2011-12-21 Thread Tanay Bose
Sir ji I think you are correct of this plant being Jussiaea repens Tanay On 21 December 2011 04:53, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Guess Jussiaea repens -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand

Re: [efloraindia:100087] Another Half-flower from California: Scaevola aemula 'Mauve Clusters'

2011-12-21 Thread Kenneth Greby
Dr. Singh--  This cultivar is perhaps even more popular in Florida than in California. Seems to tolerate summer rainfall quite well. Regards-- Ken. --- On Wed, 12/21/11, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: From: Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com Subject: [efloraindia:100025] Another

Re: [efloraindia:100088] [EfloraIndia_211212PD03_Limnophila aromatica_Flora of Odisha]

2011-12-21 Thread Tanay Bose
Great captures Prasad Ji ... every post you share is a collection of great photos because I am bit busy these days I fail to response to all your mails Tanay On 21 December 2011 04:36, prasad dash prasad.dash2...@gmail.com wrote: thanks a lot Sir ji. Regards prasad On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at

Re: [efloraindia:100089] [EfloraIndia_211211PD01_Cleome rutidosperma-Flora of Odisha

2011-12-21 Thread Tanay Bose
great i have no words to say Tanay On 21 December 2011 04:17, prasad dash prasad.dash2...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks a lot Joshi ji for the good words. regards prasad On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 5:18 PM, Narendra Joshi narend...@gmail.comwrote: Very good close ups Prasad Ji. On 21

Re: [efloraindia:100090] Re: Half- flower

2011-12-21 Thread Tanay Bose
Very interesting etymology Tanay On 21 December 2011 00:47, Madhuri Raut itii...@gmail.com wrote: Excellent catch Pravin ji. Never seen such an arrangement in aflower Thanks for sharing On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 2:09 PM, Dr Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote: Very strange but

Re: [efloraindia:100091] ''For Id 19122011MR1’’ tree with drooping green leaves at Pune

2011-12-21 Thread Kenneth Greby
Possibly a Harpullia species (Sapindaceae)? Regards-- Ken. --- On Mon, 12/19/11, Madhuri Raut itii...@gmail.com wrote: From: Madhuri Raut itii...@gmail.com Subject: [efloraindia:99834] ''For Id 19122011MR1’’ tree with drooping green leaves at Pune To: efloraofindia

[efloraindia:100092] The confusion of Pimpernels: Let us be on look out

2011-12-21 Thread Gurcharan Singh
The common pimpernel has confused both field workers and reputed authors alike, but luckily the confusion seems to have been resolved more recently. Carolus Linnaeus, the Father of Taxonomy described two closely related species of Anagallis: *Anagallis arvensis* L., the scarlet pimpernel with

Re: [efloraindia:100093] Trigonella gracilis from Apharwat, Kashmir

2011-12-21 Thread Satish Phadke
Good catch. Is it edible? On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 5:53 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Trigonella gracilis* Benth. in Royle, Illustr. Bot.Himal.Mount. 197. 1835. Trailing perennial herb toothed trifoliate leaves, obovate-cuneate 6-12 mm long leaflets and petiole shorter than

Re: [efloraindia:100095]

2011-12-21 Thread Satish Phadke
Great find. A yellow Utricularia ! On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 8:31 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Utricularia australis* R.Br., Prod. Fl. Nov. Holl. 430. 1810 syn: *Utricularia* *flexuosa* auct. (non Vahl,); Clarke, FBI Aquatic suspended herb; leaves with two primary segments,

Re: [efloraindia:100096] Request Tree ID 56 - Bangalore - RA - Is it Sapindus trifoliatus?

2011-12-21 Thread Satish Phadke
Why not *Sapindus laurifolius*? It is showing three pairs of leaflets Any other mention about leaves? On Sat, Dec 3, 2011 at 3:03 PM, raman raman_arunacha...@yahoo.com wrote: The leaves much lighter in color I will also attach the other set of trees Thanks, Raman -- Dr Satish

Re: [efloraindia:100097] [EfloraIndia_201211PD01_Anisomeles indica_Flora of Odisha

2011-12-21 Thread Satish Phadke
Nice bright coloured flowers On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 2:38 PM, prasad dash prasad.dash2...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks a lot Sir Ji. Regards prasad On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 1:30 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.comwrote: A great set of photographs Prasad ji -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh

Re: [efloraindia:100098] EfloraIndia_201211PD04_cosmos caudatus_Flora of Odisha

2011-12-21 Thread Satish Phadke
Nice photos. On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 3:28 PM, prasad dash prasad.dash2...@gmail.comwrote: Dear all please find the images of Cosmos caudatus taken from Ranpur Name of the species: Cosmos caudatus Family: Asteraceae Place of collection: Ranpur, Nayagarh,Odisha habit: Herb Habitat: Wild,

Re: [efloraindia:100099] 211211 BRS 277

2011-12-21 Thread Satish Phadke
*Acalypha indica* A weed here in Pune too. On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 3:13 PM, Rathinasabapathy Bhuvaragasamy brspa...@gmail.com wrote: Pl. find the attached file contain photo for id. request. Location: CODISIA Road, COimbatore Date: 17.12.2011 Habitat: Urban, Road side. Habit: Herb.

Re: [efloraindia:100100] Re: [EfloraIndia_201211PD05_Lablab purpureus_Flora of Odisha]

2011-12-21 Thread Satish Phadke
A nice display esp. of reproductive parts of the flower. On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 5:51 PM, prasad dash prasad.dash2...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks a lot swamyji. regards prasad On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 5:05 PM, Mahadeswara swamy.c...@gmail.com wrote: Great shots. On Dec 20, 4:05 pm, prasad

Re: [efloraindia:100101] ''For Id 20122011MR1’’ shrub local language called kata mata Pune

2011-12-21 Thread Satish Phadke
I does look like* Flueggea leucopyrus*. On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 1:31 PM, Madhuri Raut itii...@gmail.com wrote: Kindly Id this small shrub growing wild on the border of a well at Pune Dec 2011 Leaves Type/ Shape/ Size- green no flowers or fruits The care taker said it is called kata

Re: [efloraindia:100102] Plant for ID from Paddar valley JK. 201211 SRANA 01

2011-12-21 Thread Satish Phadke
Suresh ji Thanks for sharing this Apiaceae member from Himalayan region. On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 5:52 PM, Suresh Kumar Rana envsures...@gmail.comwrote: Request for Identification Kindly identify the plant. Date: 28th July 2011. Location: Paddar valley district Kishtwar JK. Altitude: 2300

Re: [efloraindia:100103] Plant for ID from Paddar valley JK. 201211 SRANA 03

2011-12-21 Thread Satish Phadke
Another good one On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 5:55 PM, Suresh Kumar Rana envsures...@gmail.comwrote: Request for Identification Kindly identify the plant. Date: 16th July 2011. Location: Paddar valley district Kishtwar JK. Altitude: 3100 meters asl. Plant height: 50-60 cms Plant

Re: [efloraindia:100104] Re: Dalhousie Garden Flowers - id Al191211

2011-12-21 Thread Satish Phadke
I support Pankaj ji's statement. On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 9:19 AM, Dr Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote: All poison is a kind of medicine :P... And most of the medicine are some kind of poison !!! Pankaj On Dec 21, 8:59 am, Ritesh Kumar Choudhary ritesh@gmail.com wrote: You

Re: [efloraindia:100105] [EfloraIndia_211211PD02_Justicia betonica_Flora of Odisha]

2011-12-21 Thread Satish Phadke
A good set Prasad ji On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 12:41 PM, prasad dash prasad.dash2...@gmail.comwrote: Dear members please find the images of Justicia betonica taken from Ranpur Name of the species; Justicia betonica Family; Acanthaceae Place of collection: Ranpur, nayagarh, Odisha Habit: Herb

Re: [efloraindia:100106] Tree for id from Skandagiri, near Bangalore..Apocynaceae?

2011-12-21 Thread Kenneth Greby
Decidedly Apocyanaceae, perhaps a Rauvolfia species. Regards-- Ken. --- On Wed, 12/21/11, N Arun Kumar Kumar arunameth...@gmail.com wrote: From: N Arun Kumar Kumar arunameth...@gmail.com Subject: [efloraindia:100094] Tree for id from Skandagiri, near Bangalore..Apocynaceae? To:

Re: [efloraindia:100107] Tree For id- 211211-NS1- Flora Of Madhya Pradesh

2011-12-21 Thread Satish Phadke
Looks like *Sapindus laurifolius*. On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 1:56 PM, Neha Singh neha.vind...@gmail.com wrote: Photographed this medium sized tree at Betul , MP , on 12.12.11. Height of tree was abt-10 -11 mts. Plz Id. Thanks Neha Singh -- Dr Satish Phadke

Re: [efloraindia:100108] ''For Id 20122011MR1’’ shrub local language called kata mata Pune

2011-12-21 Thread Madhuri Raut
Many thanks Satish ji. I looked up Dinesh ji's pics on Flowers of India now I know what to look for .The flowering season falls in April. I will remember to look for flowers and fruits then On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 8:54 PM, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.com wrote: I does look like* Flueggea

Re: [efloraindia:100108] WILD FLOWER ID------20th December 2011---S.S.-----043--- NEAR PELLING

2011-12-21 Thread Satish Phadke
Thanks for sharing this beautiful plant with different type of flower and leaves. On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 7:02 PM, PlantaholicSheila luddite1...@talktalk.net wrote: Please can someone id this cute wild flower with an interesting shape leaf. Taken on 13th April 20111 at 16.42 pm. South

Re: [efloraindia:100110] [EfloraIndia_201211_Coix lacryma-jobi var gigantea_Flora of Odisha]

2011-12-21 Thread Satish Phadke
Nice pictures indeed. On Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 6:01 PM, prasad dash prasad.dash2...@gmail.comwrote: Dear members sharing the images of Coix lacryma-jobi var gigantea taken from Ranpur Name of the species: *Coix lacryma-jobi var gigantea* Family: Poaceae Place of collection: Ranpur,

Re: [efloraindia:100111] 1,00,000 messages on efi- share your thoughts

2011-12-21 Thread Satish Phadke
It really feels great on knowing this... On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 1:08 PM, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Dear members, Efloraofindia (efi) just completed 1,00,000 messages in about four a half year of its working. See this at home page:

Re: [efloraindia:100112] Thunbergia alata (Acanthaceae ) - Flora Of Madhya Pradesh

2011-12-21 Thread Satish Phadke
Yes Thunbergia alata. I like the drastic contrast between the black eye in the centre surrounded by spreading yellow corolla. On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 7:19 PM, Neha Singh neha.vind...@gmail.com wrote: Photographed dis Thunbergia alata / Black-Eyed Susan Vine ( Acanthaceae * )* at a temple at

Re: [efloraindia:100113] [EfloraIndia_211212PD03_Limnophila aromatica_Flora of Odisha]

2011-12-21 Thread Satish Phadke
Prasad ji I like your habit of showing the smaller components of the flower too. On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 5:19 PM, prasad dash prasad.dash2...@gmail.comwrote: Dear all please find the images of limnophila aromatica taken from Ranpur name of the species: Limnophila aromatica Family:

Re: [efloraindia:100114] [EfloraIndia_211211PD01_Cleome rutidosperma-Flora of Odisha

2011-12-21 Thread Satish Phadke
Another great series. On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 11:38 AM, prasad dash prasad.dash2...@gmail.comwrote: Dear members sharing the images of Cleome rutidosperma Name of the species: Cleome rutidosperma Family: Capparaceae Place of collection: ranpur, Nayagarh, Odisha Habit: Herb habitat: Wild.

Re: [efloraindia:100115] Another Half-flower from California: Scaevola aemula 'Mauve Clusters'

2011-12-21 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Thanks Kenneth for information -- 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, Dec 21, 2011 at 8:07 PM,

Re: [efloraindia:100116] Half- flower

2011-12-21 Thread Satish Phadke
Thanks for sharing this unusual plant Pravin ji. On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 12:35 PM, Pravin Kawale kawale.pra...@gmail.comwrote: Hi, Scaavola taccada Marath names Bhadraksh,Bhadrak At Narayan srovar,Gujrat 13 Dec,2011 Reagrds DSC02596.JPG DSC02366.JPG DSC02593.JPG These pictures were

Re: [efloraindia:100117] ''For Id 19122011MR1’’ tree with drooping green leaves at Pune

2011-12-21 Thread Madhuri Raut
Many thanks Kenneth for a possible Id. I looked up for the flowering season but found mixed results at places it is written unknown and at others it is mentioned winter. As this year we are having a little late winter I will look out for flowers and try to post pics if I get any On Wed, Dec 21,

Re: [efloraindia:100118] Re: Dalhousie Garden flowers id Al201211

2011-12-21 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Yes Ushadi, that is when it is most beautiful -- 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, Dec 21,

Re: [efloraindia:100119] Thunbergia alata (Acanthaceae ) - Flora Of Madhya Pradesh

2011-12-21 Thread Madhuri Raut
Beautiful Neha ji. I have not seen this flower as yet in real . I wish to see it some day On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 9:13 PM, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.com wrote: Yes Thunbergia alata. I like the drastic contrast between the black eye in the centre surrounded by spreading yellow corolla.

Re: [efloraindia:100120] ''For Id 19122011MR1’’ tree with drooping green leaves at Pune

2011-12-21 Thread Satish Phadke
It can be *Swietenia mahogany* or *S. macrophylla*. from Meliaceae On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 11:35 PM, Madhuri Raut itii...@gmail.com wrote: Date/Time-Dec 2011 Kindly Id this tree of height about 35 feet at a private society at Pune Leaves are green and some new orange leaves. leaves seem

Re: [efloraindia:100121] Tree for id from Skandagiri, near Bangalore..Apocynaceae?

2011-12-21 Thread Madhuri Raut
Can it be some Jasmine like fragrant white Confederate jasmine? On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 9:03 PM, Kenneth Greby fstf...@yahoo.com wrote: Decidedly Apocyanaceae, perhaps a Rauvolfia species. Regards-- Ken. --- On *Wed, 12/21/11, N Arun Kumar Kumar arunameth...@gmail.com* wrote: From: N

Re: [efloraindia:100122] ''For Id 19122011MR1’’ tree with drooping green leaves at Pune

2011-12-21 Thread Madhuri Raut
Many thanks Satish ji for another possible Id On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 9:25 PM, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.com wrote: It can be *Swietenia mahogany* or *S. macrophylla*. from Meliaceae On Mon, Dec 19, 2011 at 11:35 PM, Madhuri Raut itii...@gmail.com wrote: Date/Time-Dec 2011 Kindly Id

Re: [efloraindia:100123] Tree for id from Skandagiri, near Bangalore..Apocynaceae?

2011-12-21 Thread Tanay Bose
I feel this not Rauwolfia rather some in and around Jasmine Tanay On 21 December 2011 08:19, Madhuri Raut itii...@gmail.com wrote: Can it be some Jasmine like fragrant white Confederate jasmine? On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 9:03 PM, Kenneth Greby fstf...@yahoo.com wrote: Decidedly Apocyanaceae,

[efloraindia:100124] Re: Half- flower

2011-12-21 Thread Ushadi micromini
very nice, I have seen it along the sea coast at Jamnagar to Dwarka in Suarashtra, Gujarat.. does it grow any where else... the seeds are interesting , white with several grooves, about 1 cm or less in pole to pole size, wrinkles a little, and when dyed brown reminds one of sort of a

Re: [efloraindia:100125] Half- flower

2011-12-21 Thread Rajendra Shinde
This is planted at BPT Garden (Sagar Upvan), Colaba, Mumbai...on the sea - side Rajendra On Wed, Dec 21, 2011 at 12:35 PM, Pravin Kawale kawale.pra...@gmail.comwrote: Hi, Scaavola taccada Marath names Bhadraksh,Bhadrak At Narayan srovar,Gujrat 13 Dec,2011 Reagrds DSC02596.JPG

[efloraindia:100126] Re: Tree for id from Skandagiri, near Bangalore..Apocynaceae?

2011-12-21 Thread N Arun Kumar Kumar
But doesn't the seed pod remind one of the characteristic follicles of wrightia species? The sap was also milkly. On Wednesday, December 21, 2011, Tanay Bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: I feel this not Rauwolfia rather some in and around Jasmine Tanay On 21 December 2011 08:19, Madhuri Raut

Re: [efloraindia:100127] Re: Tree for id from Skandagiri, near Bangalore..Apocynaceae?

2011-12-21 Thread Kenneth Greby
Dr Ranade--  Can you please repost the photographs? I apparently did not save them. I would like to forward them to a couple of associates here in the US for assistance. Regards-- Ken. --- On Wed, 12/21/11, N Arun Kumar Kumar arunameth...@gmail.com wrote: From: N Arun Kumar Kumar

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