Re: [efloraofindia:162607] Wild Tree For ID : 140813 : AK-2

2013-08-14 Thread Aarti S. Khale
Thanks a lot for the id Sanal ji. Regards, Aarti On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 9:37 AM, sanal nair sanalnairmum...@gmail.comwrote: Bridelia retusa On 8/14/13, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.com wrote: Saw this tree growing wild with small fruits on way to Saputara on 7/8/13. Sorry for the

Re: [efloraofindia:162609] Wild Tree For ID : 140813 : AK-3

2013-08-14 Thread Neil Soares
Hi,  This is Ain [Terminalia crenulata]. Please check the archives of this group for my photographs of this.                       With regards,                          Neil Soares. From: Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.com To: efloraofindia

Re: [efloraofindia:162610] Wild Tree For ID : 140813 : AK-2

2013-08-14 Thread Neil Soares
Hi,  Agree with Sanal. Now called Bridelia spinosa. Please check the archives of this group for my photographs of this.                       With regards,                          Neil Soares.                                         From: Aarti S. Khale

Re: [efloraofindia:162611] Wild Plant For ID : 140813 : AK-1

2013-08-14 Thread Neil Soares
Hi,  This is a species of Typhonium.                    With regards,                       Neil Soares. From: Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.com To: efloraofindia indiantreepix@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 9:41 AM Subject:

[efloraofindia:162613] Re: Garden Flower for ID - 140813 - RK

2013-08-14 Thread Alka Khare
A guess, some species of Asystasia, probably A. intrusa Regards Alka Khare On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 1:03:28 PM UTC+5:30, Ranjini Kamath wrote: Pics taken in Bangalore - 11/08/13 at around 11am. Request ID Thank you Ranjini Kamath -- You received this message because you are

Re: [efloraofindia:162613] Wild Plant For ID : 140813 : AK-1

2013-08-14 Thread Aarti S. Khale
Neil ji, Thanks a lot for the id. Hope to get the species id. Regards, Aarti On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 11:47 AM, Neil Soares drneilsoa...@yahoo.comwrote: Hi, This is a species of Typhonium. With regards, Neil Soares. --

Re: [efloraofindia:162614] Wild Tree For ID : 140813 : AK-2

2013-08-14 Thread Aarti S. Khale
Thanks for this id too Neil ji. Aarti On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 11:46 AM, Neil Soares drneilsoa...@yahoo.comwrote: Hi, Agree with Sanal. Now called Bridelia spinosa. Please check the archives of this group for my photographs of this. With regards,

Re: [efloraofindia:162615] Wild Tree For ID : 140813 : AK-3

2013-08-14 Thread Aarti S. Khale
Neil ji, Thanks again. I have seen this at SGNP, Mumbai during TAW last year. Regards, Aarti On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 11:45 AM, Neil Soares drneilsoa...@yahoo.comwrote: Hi, This is Ain [Terminalia crenulata]. Please check the archives of this group for my photographs of this.

Re: [efloraofindia:162618] ID Request 140813SG

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Agree with Prasad Ji, this is *Croton bonplandianum*...Euphorbiaceae On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 10:21 AM, Prasad Dash prasad.dash2...@gmail.comwrote: Please check Croton bonplandianum of Euphorbiaceaea Regards Prasad On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 10:17 AM, Gopal Shinde

[efloraofindia:162617] Fwd: Plant Identification

2013-08-14 Thread J.M. Garg
Forwarding for Id assistance please. Some earlier relevant feedback: Request your help for identification of the enclosed pictures of Plant. This picture was take at Jomsom, Mustang in Nepal which is situated at 8800 ft and lies behind the Himalayas . thank you and best wishes. Saroj

Re: [efloraofindia:162620] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Veronica persica from Kashmir -GS-51

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks for this upload sir.. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 10:09 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.comwrote: Veronica persica from Kashmir, common as weed in cultivated fields, roadsides and wastelands. Photographed from Balgarden Srinagar on June 15, 2010. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired

[efloraofindia:162622] Fwd: Shrikant ji Received Vasundhara Award

2013-08-14 Thread J.M. Garg
Forwarding pl. Congrats, Shrikant ji. -- Forwarded message -- From: Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com Date: 14 August 2013 13:12 Subject: Shrikant ji Received Vasundhara Award To: J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com, itpmods itpm...@googlegroups.com Dear Friends, Read the news in

Re: [efloraofindia:162621] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Veronica laxa from Kashmir -GS-50

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks for lovely pics Sir.. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 10:07 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.comwrote: Veronica laxa (syn: V. melissaefolia) from Kashmir, common in subalpine and Alpine meadows. Photographed from Khillenmarg on June 19, 2010. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate

Re: [efloraofindia:162623] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Veronica polita from Kashmir -GS-49

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks Sir for this sharing, this species is also found in our area.. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 10:05 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.comwrote: Veronica polita (syn V. didyma), photographed from Kashmir -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University

Re: [efloraofindia:162632] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Veronica biloba from Kashmir -GS-48

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks sir for this upload, I have shared this from Chakrata area..perhaps flowers in April-May, could not find this during present tour to the same place.. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.comwrote: *Veronica biloba* Linnaeus, Mant. Pl. 2: 172. 1771. Erect

Re: [efloraofindia:162633] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Veronica beccabunga subsp. mucosa from Kashmir -GS-47

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks for showing this plant, new to me.. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 9:57 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Veronica beccabunga* subsp. *muscosa* (Korshinsky) Elenevsky, Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. 82: 153. 1977. syn: *Veronica beccabunga* var. *muscosa*

Re: [efloraofindia:162634] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Veronica anagallis-aquatica from Kashmir and Delhi-GS-45

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Lovely close up of the tiny flower, a common plant of wetlands..thanks sir.. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 9:50 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Veronica anagallis-aquatica growing along wet places, photographed from Kashmir and Delhi -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate

Re: [efloraofindia:162635] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Scrophularia koelzii from Kashmir-GS-38

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Lovely pictures Sir, is this a common plant there? On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 8:39 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Scrophularia koelzii* Pennell, Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia Monogr. 5: 52 1943. syn: Scrophularia variegata sensu Hook.f. (non. M. Bieb.) Perennial herb with

Re: [efloraofindia:162636] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Scrophularia polyantha from Kashmir-GS-39

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Many thanks for this one too..new to me.. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 8:42 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Scrophularia polyantha* Royle ex Benth. Scroph. Indicae 18, 1835 Obtusely angled robust herb similar to S. himalayensis but with leaf having appendages on petiole, narrower

Re: [efloraofindia:162637] Re: Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Mecardonia procumbens from Delhi, Yamunanagar and Ukhimath-GS-25

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks for sharing your memories along with this plant..I agree with Rawat Ji, we must be thankful to this tiny weed.. On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 9:44 PM, D.S Rawat drdsrawat.alpin...@gmail.comwrote: A rapidly spreading weed in India. Great moment changing also the repute of eflora India. We

Re: [efloraofindia:162638] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Mimulus aurantiacus from California-GS-27

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks for this one too Sir.. On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 10:25 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.comwrote: *Mimulus aurantiacus* Curtis, Bot. Mag. 10: t. 354. 1796 Common names: bush monkey-flower; orange bush monkey-flower A shrubby plant with naorrowly oblong to lanceolate up to 5 cm long

Re: [efloraofindia:162639] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Buddleia davidii from Kosani-NS 25

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks Garg Ji for bringing up again..thanks Sonia Ji for nice words.. On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 10:35 PM, Sonia Chauhan soniapchau...@gmail.comwrote: Really very beautiful shades of blue. Wonderful images Nidhan ji and the moth too is very colourful attractive. Regards, Sonia Chauhan

Re: [efloraofindia:162641] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Lindenbergia grandiflora? from Gori Valley-NS 44

2013-08-14 Thread J.M. Garg
Forwarding again for validation pl. efi page on Lindenbergia grandiflorahttps://sites.google.com/site/efloraofindia/species/m---z/p/plantaginaceae/lindenbergia-indica/lindenbergia-grandiflora On 14 August 2013 14:42, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for validation pl.

Re: [efloraofindia:162645] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Mimulus ×hybridus hort. ex Voss from Delhi-GS-28

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Intersting bright colours..thanks for showing Sir.. On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 10:34 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.comwrote: *Mimulus ×hybridus* hort. ex Voss syn: *Mimulus tigrinus* hort. Herbaceous plant with ascending stems and broad-ovate toothed leaves 25-30 mm long, 5-7 nerved and

Re: [efloraofindia:162646] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Scoparia dulcis from Delhi -GS-35

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks for sharing Sir.. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 8:28 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Scoparia dulcis photographed from Delhi -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New

Re: [efloraofindia:162648] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Scrophularia calycina from Kashmir -GS-36

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Very beautiful pictures.. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 8:32 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Scrophularia calycina* Benth., Scroph. Ind. 18 1835. Perennial herb easily distinguished from other species by linear-lanceolate long pointed herbaceous calyx lobes longer than corolla,

Re: [efloraofindia:162647] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Penstemon 'Sour Grapes' from California -GS-32

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Lovely colours, thanks for showing this ornamental.. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 8:16 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Penstemon cultivar Sour Grapes, photographed from Sunnyvale, California -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of

Re: [efloraofindia:162649] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Russelia sarmentosa from Delhi -GS-34

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
This is an uncommon plant..thanks for sharing Sir.. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 8:20 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Russelia sarmentosa, photographed from Herbal Garden Delhi -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi,

Re: [efloraofindia:162651] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Mazus pumilus from Delhi-GS-22

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks a lot sir for the pics and detailed distinguishing features of these two taxa, which are confusing at times.. On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 8:58 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Mazus pumilus* (Burm. f.) Steenis, ; Nova Guin. n.s., 9: 31 (1958). Syn: *Mazus* *japonicus*

[efloraofindia:162665] Re: Enicostema littorale from Kachchh

2013-08-14 Thread Mahadeswara
Nice photographs and a very good presentation on plant details. On Monday, August 12, 2013 12:24:36 PM UTC+5:30, Viplav Gangar wrote: A bitter herb with a wide range of medicinal uses, *Enicostema littorale*thrives in the sandy soil of Kachchh in the monsoon. It is known as મામેજ [Mamej]

Re: [efloraofindia:162667] Climber for ID 14082013-NAW Hyderabad.

2013-08-14 Thread Prabhu kumar KM
Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Miers. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 3:38 PM, Nadeem Waqif nadeem.wa...@gmail.comwrote: This climber i got some green twigs of from a farm in MP. They said it is a medicinal plant - its decoction being a tonic. They said its effectiveness is more when it grows on a

[efloraofindia:162669] Re: ID from ludhiana Again

2013-08-14 Thread Mahadeswara
Send the pictures of the leaves. Nevertheless, the climber seems to be a type of jasmine. On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 4:24:12 PM UTC+5:30, Ranjit Ahluwalia wrote: Hi I have taken new pics of this plant the description of this is as Habitclimber Flower Highly Fragrant, white

[efloraofindia:162670] Re: Scrophulariaceae Forrnight : Introduction.

2013-08-14 Thread D.S Rawat
Data from Botanical Survey of India (Munshi et al. 2001) says that Scrophulariaceae (traditional sense) is represented in India by 66 genera and 387 species. *Pedicularis* is the biggest genus with 105 species followed by *Veronica* (35 species), *Euphrasia* and *Lindernia* (25 species each)

[efloraofindia:162671] Re: Is it Tribulus terrestris ?

2013-08-14 Thread D.S Rawat
Yes it is *Tribulus terrestris* L. (Zygophyllaceae), an important medicinal plant called 'Gokhuroo'. DSRawat Pantnagar On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 3:30:51 PM UTC+5:30, Shobha Halwe-Chavda wrote: Dear Friends, Flower for Id pl.Is it Tribulus terrestris ? Location -Sonkhaliya (near

Re: [efloraofindia:162671] SCROPHULARIACEAE Fortnight: Buddleja asiatica from Uttarakhand_DSR_27

2013-08-14 Thread Gurcharan Singh
I could click only vegetative at Kashmir University Botanical Garden, so did not upload. Waiting for my catch of flowering. -- 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:162672] SCROPHULARIACEAE Fortnight: Mesopates orontium (L.) Rafinesque-Schmaltz from Uttarakhand_DSR_26

2013-08-14 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Nice photograph Rawat 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://www.gurcharanfamily.com/ http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/ On Wed,

[efloraofindia:162674] Re: Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Calceolaria tripartita from Delhi -GS-8

2013-08-14 Thread D.S Rawat
A new ornamental to me. Thanks for showing it Sir. DSRawat Pantnagar On Friday, August 9, 2013 9:45:50 PM UTC+5:30, Gurcharan Singh wrote: *Calceolaria tripartita* Ruiz Pav (syn: C. gracilis Kunth) a garden ornamental photographed during Delhi University Flower Show. -- Dr. Gurcharan

[efloraofindia:162675] Re: Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Lindenbergia philippensis from Morni, Haryana-Pl. validate-GS-20

2013-08-14 Thread D.S Rawat
It also occur in Pantnagar and becomes quite robust reaching up to 4 feet tall in the cracks of roofs, walls. I have also placed it in L.philippensis, but doubtfully. DSRawat Pantnagar On Monday, August 12, 2013 5:12:34 PM UTC+5:30, Gurcharan Singh wrote: Lindenbergia philippensis,

[efloraofindia:162677] Re: Shrikant ji Received Vasundhara Award

2013-08-14 Thread Aarti S. Khale
Hearty Congratulations Shrikant ji. Aarti On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 12:32:18 PM UTC+4, JM Garg wrote: Forwarding pl. Congrats, Shrikant ji. -- Forwarded message -- From: Prashant Awale pka...@gmail.com javascript: Date: 14 August 2013 13:12 Subject: Shrikant ji

Re: [efloraofindia:162677] Re: Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Calceolaria tripartita from Delhi -GS-8

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Interesting shape of flower..new to me too, thanks sir.. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 5:13 PM, D.S Rawat drdsrawat.alpin...@gmail.comwrote: A new ornamental to me. Thanks for showing it Sir. DSRawat Pantnagar On Friday, August 9, 2013 9:45:50 PM UTC+5:30, Gurcharan Singh wrote: *Calceolaria

Re: [efloraofindia:162678] Flower for Id- ID14082013SH

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Looks like *Launaea procumbens*... On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 3:37 PM, Shobha Halwe-Chavda koa...@gmail.comwrote: Dear Friends, Flower for Id pl. Location -Sonkhaliya (near Ajmer,Rajasthan) Date- 10.8.2013 Habitat -Wild Regards, Shobha Chavda -- You received this message because you are

Re: [efloraofindia:162679] Is it Pedalium murex ?

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Yes Shobha Ji, this is *Pedalium murex*..nice picture.. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 3:33 PM, Shobha Halwe-Chavda koa...@gmail.comwrote: Dear Friends, Flower for Id pl.Is it Pedalium murex ? Location -Sonkhaliya (near Ajmer,Rajasthan) Date- 10.8.2013 Habitat -Wild Regards, Shobha Chavda --

Re: [efloraofindia:162682] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Scrophularia for id from Chakrata- NS 18

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks Sir for the id help.. On Sun, Aug 11, 2013 at 10:51 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.comwrote: S. elatior is more like S. edgeworthii (sepals without scarious margin) with much longer filaments. This one seems to have clearly scarious margin. I would go with. S. himalayensis. --

Re: [efloraofindia:162683] Re: Shrikant ji Received Vasundhara Award

2013-08-14 Thread Vijayasankar
Congrats Shrikant ji for this great honor! Thanks Prashant ji for sharing this great news. Regards Vijayasankar Raman National Center for Natural Products Research University of Mississippi On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 8:28 AM, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.comwrote: Hearty Congratulations

Re: [efloraofindia:162689] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Bacopa monnieri from Kaithal-NS 50

2013-08-14 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Very good photographs Nidhan ji Thanks for sharing. -- 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://www.gurcharanfamily.com/

Re: [efloraofindia:162693] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Russelia equisetiformis from Morni Hills-NS 51

2013-08-14 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Very good photographs 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://www.gurcharanfamily.com/ http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/

Re: [efloraofindia:162694] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Bacopa monnieri from Kaithal-NS 50

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks sir for appreciating.. After clicking the send icon I realized that I have repeated this upload, I regret to all.. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 8:09 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Very good photographs Nidhan ji Thanks for sharing. -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired

Re: [efloraofindia:162691] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Russelia sarmentosa from Hissar for validation-NS 52

2013-08-14 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Very good photographs 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://www.gurcharanfamily.com/ http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/

[efloraofindia:162701] Re: ID from ludhiana Again

2013-08-14 Thread r.thilakan makkiseril
May be Jasminum azoricum. r.thilakan On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 4:24:12 PM UTC+5:30, Ranjit Ahluwalia wrote: Hi I have taken new pics of this plant the description of this is as Habitclimber Flower Highly Fragrant, white march April and rainy season plant evergreen leaves

Re: [efloraofindia:162701] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Russelia sarmentosa from Hissar for validation-NS 52

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks Sir for validation.. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 8:12 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Very good photographs Nidhan ji -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri, New

[efloraofindia:162705] Re: Shrikant ji Received Vasundhara Award

2013-08-14 Thread Shrikant Ingalhalikar
Thanks everyone for the compliments, your appreciation is an extra award. Regards, On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 2:02:18 PM UTC+5:30, JM Garg wrote: Forwarding pl. Congrats, Shrikant ji. -- Forwarded message -- From: Prashant Awale pka...@gmail.com javascript: Date: 14

Re: [efloraofindia:162708] Wild Plant For ID : 140813 : AK-1

2013-08-14 Thread Shrikant Ingalhalikar
Typhonium venosum. Regards, On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 1:55:06 PM UTC+5:30, Aarti S. Khale wrote: Neil ji, Thanks a lot for the id. Hope to get the species id. Regards, Aarti On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 11:47 AM, Neil Soares drneil...@yahoo.comjavascript: wrote: Hi, This is a

Re: [efloraofindia:162708] New species of Argostemma_RKC_11082013

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Many congrats Ritesh Ji..keep the great work going.. On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 10:42 AM, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Congrats, Ritesh ji. On 11 August 2013 07:14, Ritesh Kumar Choudhary ritesh@gmail.comwrote: Dear all, Happy to share that we have described a new species of

Re: [efloraofindia:162713] Re: Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: 09082013GS1 a herb for ID from Tungnath in Uttarakhand -GS-9

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks sir for this lovely find..to all the team.. On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 7:31 PM, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.com wrote: Very good find Sir Dr Satish Phadke On 10 August 2013 21:35, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks a lot Rawat ji for this identification. -- Dr.

Re: [efloraofindia:162716] scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Torenia flava from Morni-GS-56

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Sir, Isn't it Mecardonia procumbens? looks very similar.. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 9:22 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Torenia flava photographed from Morni -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res:

Re: [efloraofindia:162719] scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Torenia flava from Morni-GS-56

2013-08-14 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Thanks for correction 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://www.gurcharanfamily.com/ http://people.du.ac.in/~singhg45/

[efloraofindia:162724] Re: Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Aquatic herb for id from Chakrata-NS 57

2013-08-14 Thread D.S Rawat
This plant was posted earlier also if I remember correctly. It is a species of *Lysimachia* genus (Primulaceae). I too have seen and collected it but yet to determine correct ID because the specimens are misplaced in my collection. DSRawat Pantnagar On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 9:36:27 PM

[efloraofindia:162725] Re: Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Herb for id from Chakrata-NS 55

2013-08-14 Thread D.S Rawat
Beautiful photographs of *Phryma leptostachya* (Phrymaceae). DSRawat Pantnagar On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 9:30:54 PM UTC+5:30, Nidhan Singh wrote: Dear All, This tiny herb was shot from Chakrata region this week..I hope this belongs to this episode..please help to id.. -- Regards,

[efloraofindia:162727] Re: Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Wulfeniopsis amherstiana from Chakrata-NS 54

2013-08-14 Thread D.S Rawat
Yes it is. Seen and collected many times but no digital pics yet. Thanks for showing. DSRawat Pantnagar On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 9:13:52 PM UTC+5:30, Nidhan Singh wrote: Dear All, This lithophyte was shot from Chakrata area this week.. I hope this should be* **Wulfeniosis amherstiana

Re: [efloraofindia:162727] Re: Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Herb for id from Chakrata-NS 55

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks a lot Rawat Ji for this quick help..happy to know that this belongs to same fortnight.. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 10:08 PM, D.S Rawat drdsrawat.alpin...@gmail.comwrote: Beautiful photographs of *Phryma leptostachya* (Phrymaceae). DSRawat Pantnagar On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 9:30:54

Re: [efloraofindia:162728] Re: Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Aquatic herb for id from Chakrata-NS 57

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks for the help Rawat ji...I was having some doubts about the family..that means this does not belong to the current fortnight..I regret for wrong subject line.. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 10:05 PM, D.S Rawat drdsrawat.alpin...@gmail.comwrote: This plant was posted earlier also if I remember

[efloraofindia:162730] Re: Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Hemiphragma heterophyllum from Gori Valley-NS 59

2013-08-14 Thread D.S Rawat
Correctly identified even without flowers. Very good pics too. I hope it is from Kalamuni area near temple where it is common on slopes along road. DSRawat Pantnagar On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 9:50:46 PM UTC+5:30, Nidhan Singh wrote: Dear All, *Hemiphragma heterophyllum* *Wall. *a small

Re: [efloraofindia:162730] Re: Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Hemiphragma heterophyllum from Gori Valley-NS 59

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks again Rawat Ji for validating..you are right..this was found near Kalamuni Top.. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 10:19 PM, D.S Rawat drdsrawat.alpin...@gmail.comwrote: Correctly identified even without flowers. Very good pics too. I hope it is from Kalamuni area near temple where it is common

[efloraofindia:162733] Re: SCROPHULARIACEAE Fortnight: Veronica agrestis from Uttarakhand_DSR_18

2013-08-14 Thread D.S Rawat
I will recheck with the specimens! DSRawat Pantnagar On Tuesday, August 13, 2013 9:37:29 PM UTC+5:30, D.S Rawat wrote: *Veronica agrestis* L. is a common wild herb flowering during winter and spring. Now it is in the family Plantaginaceae. DSRawat Pantnagar [image: Inline image 1] --

Re: [efloraofindia:162733] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Digitalis grandiflora from Kashmir-GS-16

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Pics are not attached sir.. On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 12:34 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.comwrote: *Digitalis grandiflora* Mill., Gard. Dict. ed. 8 4 corr. 1768. syn: *Digitalis flava* Georgi; *D. ochroleuca* Jacq.; *D. ambigua* Murray Common name: Yellow foxglove, large yellow foxglove

Re: [efloraofindia:162734] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight : 12082013 ARK-09 : Russelia equisetiformis from Mumbai - Sep 2012 - Feb 2013

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks for showing flowers of different colour Alka Ji.. On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 10:36 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.comwrote: Very good photographs Alka ji -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand

Re: [efloraofindia:162735] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Kickxia incana at Tung fort -PKA24::

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks Prashant Ji for showing a new plant to me..interesting indeed.. On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 2:47 PM, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Friends, Saw this herb on the fort wall of Tungi fort (Lonavala region). Bot. name : *Kickxia incana* Family: Scrophulariaceae.

Re: [efloraofindia:162738] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Lindernia viscosa at Mumbai -PKA21::

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Very beautiful pics Prashant ji..this identifies mine from Gori valley, thanks.. On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 10:20 AM, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Friends, Seen this small herb at the outskirts of Mumbai in a wet grassland. Bot. name: Lindernia viscosa Date/Time: 24-10-2012/

[efloraofindia:162737] Re: Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Pedicularis bifida from Chakrata-GS-28

2013-08-14 Thread D.S Rawat
A species found relatively at lower altitude (others are found in subalpine or alpine zones) descending up to 1400m in Uttarakhand. If I remember correctly Dr Nidhan ji have also posted its pics for correct ID (from Chalrata area). Hope he will see and determine his species. DSRawat Pantnagar

Re: [efloraofindia:162739] Re: Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Pedicularis bifida from Chakrata-GS-28

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks Gurcharan Sir for the post and Rawat Ji for elaborating.. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 10:33 PM, D.S Rawat drdsrawat.alpin...@gmail.comwrote: A species found relatively at lower altitude (others are found in subalpine or alpine zones) descending up to 1400m in Uttarakhand. If I remember

Re: [efloraofindia:162740] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Pedicularis for id from Chakrata-NS 30

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
As per upload of Gurcharan Sir and further confirmation by Rawat Ji in other thread recently..the id of this plant is fixed as* Pedicularis carnosa * Syn. *Pedicularis bifida*..thanks Garg Ji for taking care.. On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 6:33 PM, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again

[efloraofindia:162742] Re: Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Lindernia for id from Chakrata-NS 56

2013-08-14 Thread Samir Mehta
A nice series of images Nidhan ji. I have labeled my images of this flower as Lindernia caespitosa. M R Almeida's (Fl MH) keys are based capsule length wrt calyx, which I am unable to compare here (as also in my own set of images) therefore am unable to be absolutely certain. Had a quick look

Re: [efloraofindia:162743] Re: Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Striga gesnerioides at Chanderi -PKA30:

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks Prashant Ji for a lovely bouquet.. On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 7:29 PM, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.com wrote: Very good composition. Dr Satish Phadke On 10 August 2013 21:30, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Nice upload Prashant ji -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired

Re: [efloraofindia:162745] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Bacopa monieri from Delhi -GS-7

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Nice pics Sir.. On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 7:13 PM, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice Gurcharan ji Dr Satish Phadke On 9 August 2013 21:40, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Bacopa monnieri* (L.) Pennell, Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia. 98: 94. 1946. Syn:

Re: [efloraofindia:162747] Hooghly - Eleutheranthera ruderalis (Sw.) Sch. Bip.

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks Surajit Ji for showing this new plant to me..nice detailed pics.. On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 7:14 AM, surajit koley surajitnotavaila...@gmail.com wrote: Good morning This one is growing as rural roadside weed. Thank you Regards -- You received this message because you are

Re: [efloraofindia:162749] Aerides

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Really very beautiful Avinash Ji.. On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 7:27 PM, Khyanjeet Gogoi khyanjeet.go...@gmail.comwrote: Nice pics, Thanks for Sharing... Regards Khyanjeet Gogoi On 8/9/13, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.com wrote: Beautiful! Dr Satish Phadke On 9 August 2013

Re: [efloraofindia:162750] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Pedicularis cheilanthifolia from Ladakh: -PKA13::

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Unique upload Prashant Ji.. On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 10:09 PM, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Friends, This herb was photographed near Turtuk, Ladakh. Bot. name:* *Pedicularis cheilanthifolia * *Family: Scrophulariaceae Date/Time: 18-09-2011/ 02:00PM Regards Prashant

Re: [efloraofindia:162751] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Unidentified-1 from Khandala:: -PKA2:

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Seems Lindernia ciliata..the larger leaves of any other plant.. On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 9:13 PM, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Friends, This one is a small annual herb photographed at Dukes nose- Khandala. Could this be some Lindernia sp.. Family: Scrophulariaceae

Re: [efloraofindia:162752] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Striga asiatica from Khandala:: -PKA1:

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Nice picwe have recorded this from Chakrata.. On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 9:10 PM, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Friends, This one is a small annual herb photographed at Khandala. Bot.Name: *Striga asiatica * Local name: Pivla agya, Family: Scrophulariaceae Regards

Re: [efloraofindia:162753] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Torenia fournieri from Pondichery.BRS 003

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Nice clicks Rathinasabapathy Ji.. On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 8:49 PM, Rathinasabapathy Bhuvaragasamy brspa...@gmail.com wrote: Sharing the images of Torenia fournieri from Pondichery. Thanks *B. Rathinasabapathy Ecologist* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [efloraofindia:162754] Scrophulariaceae fortnight : Bacopa monnieri from Coimbatore BRS 002

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks for sharing Rathinasabapathy ji.. On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 8:39 PM, Rathinasabapathy Bhuvaragasamy brspa...@gmail.com wrote: Sharing the images of Bacopa monnieri from Coimbatore. Thanks *B. Rathinasabapathy Ecologist* -- You received this message because you are subscribed

Re: [efloraofindia:162755] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Digitalis lanata from Kashmir-GS-15

2013-08-14 Thread Nidhan Singh
Thanks Sir for explanatory notes.. On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 8:13 PM, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.com wrote: These new informations keep on emerging. Thanks for the detailed post Gurcharan ji So the plant from Manali posted by me which features on Flowersofindia.net is in fact *Digitalis

Re: [efloraofindia:162757] Wild Plant For ID : 140813 : AK-1

2013-08-14 Thread Aarti S. Khale
Shrikant ji, Thanks a lot for the species id. Regards, Aarti On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 7:23:03 PM UTC+4, Shrikant Ingalhalikar wrote: Typhonium venosum. Regards, On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 1:55:06 PM UTC+5:30, Aarti S. Khale wrote: Neil ji, Thanks a lot for the id. Hope to get the

[efloraofindia:162757] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Another Successful episode, Thanks all

2013-08-14 Thread Gurcharan Singh
Dear friends Let me first apologize for not being able to attend/reply to all uploads during the fortnight. My MTNL broadband (and landline) is down for now full month, and we are managing with Tata Indicom USB connection shared between us. This episode has been much above my expectations with

[efloraofindia:162758] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Star of the Fortnight- Dr. Nidhan Singh

2013-08-14 Thread Gurcharan Singh
It gives me a great pleasure to declare Dr. Nidhan Singh as Star of the Scrophulariaceae Fortnight with nearly 60 very illustrative uploads. His uploads (same is true for Balkar ji) are so illustrative that one can easily know all aspects of a plant, very essential in final identification. He is a

Re: [efloraofindia:162759] Re: ID request - 03082013PC1

2013-08-14 Thread M Swamy
Please check for* Citharexylum species. * On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 7:19 PM, chitralekha P p_chitrale...@yahoo.co.inwrote: I have attached some more photos of the tree. Rawat ji it does not appear to be *Ehretia. * Regards, Chitralekha *From:* D.S Rawat drdsrawat.alpin...@gmail.com

[efloraofindia:162761] Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Runner up Star of Fortnight: Dr. Gurcharan Singh

2013-08-14 Thread Gurcharan Singh
In tradition with the practice, I am announcing my self as Runner up of Scrophulariaceae Fortnight, Nidhan ji very deservedly relegated me to second spot after a gap of many months. I will fail in my duty if I do not acknowledge useful uploads by Prashant ji (our most versatile member), Rawat

[efloraofindia:162761] Re: Citrus For ID : Delhi : 040713 : AK-1

2013-08-14 Thread Aarti S. Khale
Resurfacing my earlier post for id please. Aarti On Thursday, July 4, 2013 11:30:44 AM UTC+4, Aarti S. Khale wrote: Citrus fruits seen at the Garden of Five Senses, Delhi on 6/12/2012. A small, cultivated tree. Aarti -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[efloraofindia:162763] Re: Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Star of the Fortnight- Dr. Nidhan Singh

2013-08-14 Thread D.S Rawat
Congratulation Dr Nidhan Ji. Hope the unidentified get identified soon. DSRawat Pantnagar On Thursday, August 15, 2013 10:36:46 AM UTC+5:30, Gurcharan Singh wrote: It gives me a great pleasure to declare Dr. Nidhan Singh as Star of the Scrophulariaceae Fortnight with nearly 60 very

Re: [efloraofindia:162763] [efloraindia:96803] Garden Plant for ID : Nasik : 291111 : AK-2

2013-08-14 Thread Aarti S. Khale
Resurfacing for id please. Aarti On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 9:17 AM, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.comwrote: Resurfacing for id please. Regards, Aarti On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 9:33 AM, Aarti S. Khale aarti.kh...@gmail.comwrote: Resurfacing for id please Lonicera hispidula as suggested

[efloraofindia:162765] Re: Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Another Successful episode, Thanks all

2013-08-14 Thread D.S Rawat
Yes Sir! Interesting uploads in large number. My worry is about the increasing number of unidentified species which are increasing rapidly. DSRawat Pantnagar On Thursday, August 15, 2013 10:31:08 AM UTC+5:30, Gurcharan Singh wrote: Dear friends Let me first apologize for not being able to

[efloraofindia:162766] Re: Scrophulariaceae Fortnight: Runner up Star of Fortnight: Dr. Gurcharan Singh

2013-08-14 Thread D.S Rawat
Congratulation Sir. You have been inspiration to all of us. DSRawat Pantnagar On Thursday, August 15, 2013 10:43:10 AM UTC+5:30, Gurcharan Singh wrote: In tradition with the practice, I am announcing my self as Runner up of Scrophulariaceae Fortnight, Nidhan ji very deservedly relegated me to

[efloraofindia:162766] Fwd: Delivery Status Notification (Failure)

2013-08-14 Thread Darshan Kokate
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[efloraofindia:162767] Happy Independence Day- Cheers to efloraofindia

2013-08-14 Thread J.M. Garg
Dear members, Happy Independence Day to the great spirit of efloraofindia. -- With regards, J.M.Garg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Jmgarg1 'Creating awareness of Indian Flora Fauna' The whole world uses my Image Resource of more than a *thousand species* eight thousand images of Birds,

Re: [efloraofindia:162768] Happy Independence Day- Cheers to efloraofindia

2013-08-14 Thread Ranjini Kamath
Wish you the same,Garg ji. Regards Ranjini Kamath On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 10:59 AM, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Dear members, Happy Independence Day to the great spirit of efloraofindia. -- With regards, J.M.Garg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Jmgarg1 'Creating awareness of

[efloraofindia:162769] Fwd: Re-sizing all images at a time in Microsoft Office Picture Manager

2013-08-14 Thread J.M. Garg
Forwarding again for inf. of our members. -- Forwarded message -- From: J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com Date: 15 June 2013 21:43 Subject: Re-sizing all images at a time in Microsoft Office Picture Manager To: efloraofindia indiantreepix@googlegroups.com *Dear members,* This will be

Re: [efloraofindia:162770] Re: Garden Flower for ID - 140813 - RK

2013-08-14 Thread Ranjini Kamath
Alka Thank you for the lead.Will wait for confirmation. Best Ranjini Kamath On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 1:19 PM, Alka Khare alka...@gmail.com wrote: A guess, some species of Asystasia, probably A. intrusa Regards Alka Khare On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 1:03:28 PM UTC+5:30, Ranjini Kamath

Re: [efloraofindia:162775] Happy Independence Day- Cheers to efloraofindia

2013-08-14 Thread Dinesh Valke
Thanks Garg ji. Happy Independence Day to efloraofindia ! Regards. Dinesh On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 11:02 AM, Ranjini Kamath ranjin...@gmail.comwrote: Wish you the same,Garg ji. Regards Ranjini Kamath On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 10:59 AM, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Dear members,