Re: [efloraofindia:115554] Ravenala madagascariensis from Hooghly

2012-05-03 Thread mani nair
Hi Surajit ji, beautiful tree. Regards, Mani On 5/4/12, surajit koley surajitnotavaila...@gmail.com wrote: Sir / Madam, Attaching images of *Ravenala madagascariensis* found in a private property. Species : *Ravenala madagascariensis* Habit Habitat : herbaceous perennials, garden Date :

Re: [efloraofindia:115565] Pelatantheria insectifera

2012-05-03 Thread mani nair
Congratulations Pankaj bhai Regards, Mani On 5/4/12, ushadi Micromini microminipho...@gmail.com wrote: Loved the front picture ... and the process of taking the sepals apart to prepare for proper ID and photography prep... thanks for the lesson... And congratulations Usha di = On Fri,

Re: [efloraofindia:115351] Rutaceae Week, May 7 to 13, 2012: Coordinator Dr. Michel Porcher

2012-05-02 Thread mani nair
Tanks Gurcharan ji, Looking forward for an exciting Rutaceae week. Welcome Dr. Porcher. Wish you a happy journey. Regards, Mani. On 4/30/12, Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.com wrote: Many thanks Gurcharan ji; and to Dr. Porcher too. Looking forward for an exciting Rutaceae week. Regards.

Re: [efloraofindia:115165] Re: [itpmods:4797] Re: Sh. Surajit Koley- our valued member

2012-04-30 Thread mani nair
Surajit ji, Your photos of flowers and plants are marvellous. Keep it up !! Regards, Mani Nair On 4/30/12, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Great contribution Surajit ji. All your posts are really interesting. Best wishes to you. Regards Prashant On Mon, Apr 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Re: [efloraofindia:114869] Star gooseberry from Dombivli-MN150412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-27 Thread mani nair
Thanks Nudrat for the Plant ID. It is Phyllanthus acidus. Please see the link http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Star%20Gooseberry.html Regards, Mani

Re: [efloraofindia:114632] Re: Names of Plants in India :: Vanilla planifolia Jacks. ex Andrews

2012-04-25 Thread mani nair
Dinesh ji, nice flowers. Where the plant is available in Mumbai. Please let me know. I am interested in growing it. Regards, Mani On 4/23/12, ushadi Micromini microminipho...@gmail.com wrote: @ DInesh: Thanks , bookmarked it// will and Can use it often.. Usha di == On Mon, Apr 23,

Re: [efloraofindia:114233] 22/04/2012/YRP/01/Wayanad, Kerala.

2012-04-22 Thread mani nair
Dear Yazdy ji, these are Cymbidium bicolor orchids. Regards, Mani Nair On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 3:17 AM, Yazdy Palia yazdypa...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Friends, could someone identify this orchid please? Regards Yazdy Palia.

[efloraofindia:114235] Fruits of Tinospora cordifolia-MN220412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-22 Thread mani nair (Google Docs)
I've shared an item with you: Fruits of Tinospora cordifolia-MN220412 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bWHAEHHHVq2z6L98GCF-9Me5NehWFHg2wzbgJm72tRI/edit It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this document, just click the link above.

[efloraofindia:114236] Fruits of Tinospora cordifolia-MN220412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-22 Thread mani nair (Google Docs)
I've shared an item with you: Fruits of Tinospora cordifolia-MN220412 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bWHAEHHHVq2z6L98GCF-9Me5NehWFHg2wzbgJm72tRI/edit It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this document, just click the link above.

Re: [efloraofindia:114251] Fruits of Tinospora cordifolia-MN220412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-22 Thread mani nair
Thanks Usha di for the appreciation. Regards, Mani On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 6:41 AM, ushadi Micromini microminipho...@gmail.com wrote: Wonderful and bright usha di == On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 5:11 PM, mani nair (Google Docs) mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: [image: Document] I've

[efloraofindia:113699] Untitled document (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-18 Thread mani nair (Google Docs)
I've shared an item with you: Untitled document https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OFi7bPIZlR8HB_JHTyfVEqnbu7JzFQaJJUvDC_FVrHo/edit It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this document, just click the link above.

[efloraofindia:113700] Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-18 Thread mani nair (Google Docs)
I've shared an item with you: Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OFi7bPIZlR8HB_JHTyfVEqnbu7JzFQaJJUvDC_FVrHo/edit It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this document, just click the link above.

[efloraofindia:113701] Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-18 Thread mani nair (Google Docs)
I've shared an item with you: Dendrobium cucullatum-MN180412 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OFi7bPIZlR8HB_JHTyfVEqnbu7JzFQaJJUvDC_FVrHo/edit It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this document, just click the link above.

Re: [efloraofindia:113643] Star gooseberry from Dombivli-MN150412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-17 Thread mani nair
Thanks Rathina ji for the appreciation. Regards, Mani On 4/17/12, Rathinasabapathy Bhuvaragasamy brspa...@gmail.com wrote: Beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing. On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 10:26 AM, mani nair (Google Docs) mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: [image: Document] I've shared Star

Re: [efloraofindia:113608] Re: Passiflora ID-MN120312 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-16 Thread mani nair
Thanks Tabish ji for the flower ID Regards, Mani On Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 5:32 AM, Tabish tabi...@gmail.com wrote: This is *Passiflora incarnata* and not *Passiflora caerulea *The difference in the two can be seen, even without the leaves in the two links here:

[efloraofindia:113533] Star gooseberry from Dombivli-MN150412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-14 Thread mani nair (Google Docs)
I've shared an item with you: Star gooseberry from Dombivli-MN150412 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p_hPPsEMyyLFqZHTMZxMYQM8y5hoa3h96aYpGb4R2U8/edit It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this document, just click the link above.

[efloraofindia:113466] Untitled document (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-13 Thread mani nair (Google Docs)
I've shared an item with you: Untitled document https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OAmqmfizxVYb_WH05PqV8m-vLmJu7Sa1b9w4M9sAbDQ/edit It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this document, just click the link above.

Re: [efloraofindia:113400] Datura flower from Rajasthan (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-12 Thread mani nair
behind objects for judging the size) can help in identification of this Datura up to species level. regards Pankaj Oudhia On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 10:22 AM, mani nair (Google Docs) mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: I've shared Datura flower from Rajasthanhttps://docs.google.com/document/d

[efloraofindia:113402] Barleria prionitis from Dombivli-MN120412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-12 Thread mani nair (Google Docs)
I've shared an item with you: Barleria prionitis from Dombivli-MN120412 https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1ilDzRE_4xVFvAV9qt5rIfXXYZLxBzzTQizdi2kl_wjA/edit It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this document, just click the link above.

Re: [efloraofindia:113411] Barleria prionitis from Dombivli-MN120412 (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-12 Thread mani nair
[Source: Flora of the Indian Desert, MM Bhandari] regards Pankaj Oudhia On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 12:27 PM, mani nair (Google Docs) mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: I've shared Barleria prionitis from Dombivli-MN120412https://docs.google.com/drawings/d

Re: [efloraofindia:113412] orchid ID from Hooghly 11-04-12 SK-3

2012-04-12 Thread mani nair
Looks like a Dendrobium hybrid Regards, Mani https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3vQLvuQWJEs/T4XNIR5IqWI/DWM/DKwMgeE9KCo/s1600/VSCN1914.jpg https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-G-Ix8K5hzu8/T4XNH-O1WvI/DWI/8dWRv95r6eY/s1600/DSCN1858.jpg Thank you Regards, Surajit Koley

[efloraofindia:113435] Anthurium Mauritius Red (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-12 Thread mani nair (Google Docs)
I've shared an item with you: Anthurium Mauritius Red https://docs.google.com/document/d/168ukKJyGuZ8qEyVUpf7Oj1WETpIhmX5H68MeyPhNh-k/edit It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this document, just click the link above.

[efloraofindia:113392] Datura flower from Rajasthan (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-11 Thread mani nair (Google Docs)
I've shared an item with you: Datura flower from Rajasthan https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CmwZhoVVv8328wxccpU6sYXgaIHbesIJiXRP_7p3j0E/edit It's not an attachment -- it's stored online at Google Docs. To open this document, just click the link above.

Re: [efloraofindia:112777] Coccinea grandis - Ivy Gourd (indiantreepix@googlegroups.com)

2012-04-05 Thread mani nair
nice photo. Please send us the photo of fruits also Regards, Mani On 4/5/12, ranjini kamath (Google Docs) ranjin...@gmail.com wrote: I've shared an item with you: Coccinea grandis - Ivy Gourd https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j7RVSr-5w3I-EqVxqFCv5snnxgiWizCuth_VUiU5Y4Q/edit It's not an

[efloraofindia:112046] Blue dawn Morning Glory-MN280312

2012-03-28 Thread mani nair
Dear friends, sharing photos of Blue dawn Morning glory https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hh2BhBEHtCCdi80ZXS5OBewc8hiwzLfTzg2GZT9ABPw/edit Regards, Mani Nair

Re: [efloraofindia:111968] Neer brahmi (Bacopa monneiri)

2012-03-27 Thread mani nair
Thanks all for the help. I think I will go the Maharashtra Nature Park which is nearest to me and If I get the Brahmi, Pankaj ji, I will let you know. Regards, Mani Nair On 3/27/12, Pankaj Oudhia pankajoud...@gmail.com wrote: Yes you are right... no use to throw tantrums... and taunts

Re: [efloraofindia:111887] Man-made noise disrupts the growth of plants and trees (BBC News report on a study by NESCent in North Carolina)

2012-03-26 Thread mani nair
Not only noise pollution but also strong lights during night alters the timing of flowering in trees such as Gulmohar. Regards, Mani Nair On 3/26/12, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: Not only noise pollution but also strong lights during night alters the timing of flowering in trees

Re: [efloraofindia:111889] Monkeys-Plants

2012-03-26 Thread mani nair
There is one plant - Justicia adathoda - the plants are disliked by the animals - even monkeys. Regards, Mani Nair On 3/26/12, Pankaj Oudhia pankajoud...@gmail.com wrote: There are large number of wild species not preferred or avoided by Hanuman Langurs. Trees not preferred by Hanuman

Re: [efloraofindia:111890] Need a kaffir lime plant

2012-03-26 Thread mani nair
Please try Pathare Nursery, near Shivaji Chowk, Kalyan. They keep good varieties of grafted plants especially lemon. Regards, Mani Nair On 3/25/12, jmgarg1 jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for any assistance in the matter please. On 17 March 2012 14:23, jmgarg1 jmga...@gmail.com

[efloraofindia:111891] Neer brahmi (Bacopa monneiri)

2012-03-26 Thread mani nair
Dear friends, I am from Mumbai and like to grow Neer brahmi. I searched lots of nurseries in Mumbai, but they keep the other brahmi (Centella). If anyone has any idea where I can get it in Mumbai, please let me know. Regards, Mani Nair

Re: [efloraofindia:111121] Convolvulaceae week- Morning Glory from Srinagar-170312

2012-03-17 Thread mani nair
Thanks Balkar ji and Gurcharan ji for the flower ID Regards, Mani Nair

Re: [efloraofindia:110015] Convolvulaceae ID :: 07/March/2012 :: Hooghly (WB) SK

2012-03-07 Thread mani nair
Beautiful flower. I think it is I.aquatica, mostly found in marshy places. Regards, Mani On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 8:50 AM, surajit koley surajitnotavaila...@gmail.com wrote: Sir, Is this Ipomoea aquatica or some Convolvulus sp. ? Type : wild creeper Date : 07-March-2012, 10 A.M. Place :

[efloraofindia:109998] mail not going

2012-03-06 Thread mani nair
Dear friends, My mails are bouncing back to me. How to know the size of the mail I am sending ? Regards, Mani Nair

[efloraofindia:109589] Sour sop tree(Annona muricata)

2012-02-29 Thread mani nair
-health-benefits-soursop-for-cancer/ Regards, Mani Nair

[efloraofindia:107970] Laxmi Taru Tree

2012-02-13 Thread mani nair
Dear friends, I thought this will be interesting to our tree friends. Any body has any idea where I can get seeds of this tree in Mumbai? Please see the link. http://news.oneindia.in/2007/04/15/lakshmi-taru-tree-answer-to-climate-change-problems-experts-1176620662.html Regards, Mani

Re: [efloraofindia:108093] Hollyhock from Byculla-MN130212

2012-02-13 Thread mani nair
Thanks Balkar ji, Nidhan ji and Prashant ji for the compliments. Thanks for the info Prashant ji, I will be there on 23rd, hope to see you there. Regards, Mani Nair On 2/13/12, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Nice one Mani ji. Next exhibition of flowers is going to start on 23rd Feb

Re: [efloraofindia:108094] Calendula officinalis from Byculla-MN13022012

2012-02-13 Thread mani nair
at 6:47 PM, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: Calendula officinalis from an exhibition at Byculla, Mumbai. Date : March 2009 Habitat : Cultivated Others : The paste from flowers is applied on burns for quick healing. Regards, Mani Nair -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt

Re: [efloraofindia:108128] Rubiaceae Week: Ixora coccinea from Kerala

2012-02-13 Thread mani nair
Thanks Giby ji, please give the correct ID. Regards, Mani On 2/14/12, Giby Kuriakose giby.kuriak...@gmail.com wrote: The leaves and inflorescence of this plant suggest that this may not be *Ixora coccinea. * Regards, Giby On 11 February 2012 09:31, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com wrote

Re: [efloraofindia:107843] Rubiaceae Week: Mussaenda erythrophylla from Valanchery, Kerala.

2012-02-12 Thread mani nair
Thanks Rathina ji, Prasad ji, Balkar ji, Prashant ji for the appreciation and Dinesh ji and Gurcharan sir for the correct ID. Regards, Mani

Re: [efloraofindia:107403] Re: Rubiaceae Week: Ixora casei 'Super King' from Delhi

2012-02-10 Thread mani nair
Nice capture sir Mani On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 6:58 AM, Prasad Dash prasad.dash2...@gmail.comwrote: yes another clean capture. Regards P.. On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 6:16 PM, Balkar Singh balkara...@gmail.comwrote: Good Shots Sir On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 11:05 AM, Gurcharan Singh

Re: [efloraofindia:107462] Rubiaceae Week :: Dentella repens in Karnataka

2012-02-10 Thread mani nair
Prashant ji, beautiful flowers and nice capture. Regards, Mani Nair

Re: [efloraofindia:107466] Rubiaceae Week: Ixora coccinea from Dombivli

2012-02-10 Thread mani nair
Thanks Balkar ji for the appreciation. Regards, Mani

Re: [efloraofindia:107467] Rubiaceae week: Neanotis montholonii at sagargad

2012-02-10 Thread mani nair
Beautiful flowers Prashant ji. Regards, Mani Nair

Re: [efloraofindia:107468] Rubiaceae Week Gardenia jasminoides from Solan

2012-02-10 Thread mani nair
Excellent capture of the beautiful flower Balkar ji. I like its fragrance. Regards, Mani Nair

Re: [efloraofindia:107472] Rubiaceae Week : Gardenia jasminoides

2012-02-10 Thread mani nair
Beautiful shrub Surajit ji. In flower it looks even more beautiful. Just wait for the spring. Regards, Mani nair

Re: [efloraofindia:107474] Rubiaceae Week: Pentas lanceolata from Dombivli

2012-02-10 Thread mani nair
Thanks Dinesh ji and Balkar ji for the appreciation. It is my favorite as I like butterflies. Regards, Mani Nair

Re: [efloraofindia:107477] Rubiaceae Week: Pink Ixora from Panjim, Goa

2012-02-10 Thread mani nair
Thanks Dinesh ji for the correction. It is the disadvantage of copy pasting !! Regards, Mani Nair

Re: [efloraofindia:107480] Rubiaceae Week :: Neanotis lancifolia at Thoseghar -Satara

2012-02-10 Thread mani nair
Beautiful flowers Prashant ji, I did not knew so many flowering plants in this group. Regards, Mani Nair

Re: [efloraofindia:107483] Rubiaceae week: Canthium diccocum at Matheran

2012-02-10 Thread mani nair
Beuatiful flowers. ARe they fragrant? Regards, Mani Nair

Re: [efloraofindia:107488] Rubiaceae Week: Ixora coccinea f. lutea (Hutch.) Fosberg Sachet from Delhi

2012-02-10 Thread mani nair
Beautiful flowers with rare color Regards, Mani On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 1:20 PM, Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.comwrote: Well illustrated upload Gurcharan ji; very useful for ID. Regards. Dinesh On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 6:29 PM, Prasad Dash prasad.dash2...@gmail.comwrote: sir all Ixora

Re: [efloraofindia:107491] Rubiaceae Week: Ixora coccinea from Arya PG College Campus Panipat

2012-02-10 Thread mani nair
Both the flowers are beautiful. Regards, Mani Nair On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 7:20 PM, Balkar Singh balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Dinesh Ji On Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 12:27 AM, Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.comwrote: Many thanks Balkar ji for showing double petaled cultivar of *Ixora

Re: [efloraofindia:107493] Rubiaceae Week: Spermacoce ocymoides at Anmod region, Karnataka

2012-02-10 Thread mani nair
Prashant ji, Beautiful flowers. Regards, Mani Nair

Re: [efloraofindia:107497] Rubiaceae Week :: Mussaenda erythrophylla in Thane and Pune

2012-02-10 Thread mani nair
Excellent capture Dinesh ji. Regards, Mani

Re: [efloraofindia:107499] Rubiaceae Week: Ixora pavetta Andr. from Delhi

2012-02-10 Thread mani nair
Sir, beautiful flowers Regards, Mani On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 7:33 PM, Balkar Singh balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Beautiful Shot Sir On Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 1:10 AM, Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.comwrote: Many many thanks Gurcharan ji for this upload. Regards. Dinesh On Fri, Feb 10,

Re: [efloraofindia:107500] Rubiaceae Week:: Mitragyna parvifolia- at Nagpur

2012-02-10 Thread mani nair
Excellent flowers and great photography. Regards, Mani

Re: [efloraofindia:107097] Rubiaceae Week: Hamelia patens Jacq. from Delhi

2012-02-08 Thread mani nair
Gurcharan ji, beautiful flowers. I have seen sunbirds hovering around these flowers for the nectar. Regards, Mani On 2/8/12, Prasad Dash prasad.dash2...@gmail.com wrote: Cool capture sir ji. Regards Prasad On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 11:16 AM, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Good

Re: [efloraofindia:107098] Rubiaceae Week: Pentas lanceolata from Hissar- 2011

2012-02-08 Thread mani nair
Nidhan ji, nice capture of the beautiful flowers. Regards, Mani On 2/8/12, Prasad Dash prasad.dash2...@gmail.com wrote: great capure again nidhan sir Regards Prasad On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 11:28 AM, Rathinasabapathy Bhuvaragasamy brspa...@gmail.com wrote: Nidhan Ji, Thanks for showing

Re: [efloraofindia:107143] Rubiaceae Week : Neolamarckia cadamba Hooghly (WB)

2012-02-08 Thread mani nair
Nice capture of the beautiful flowers and tree. Regards, Mani On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 10:13 AM, surajit koley surajitnotavaila...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Friends, In my childhood I heard stories of Lord Krishna playing his flute under KADAMBA trees. This tree, what we call KADAM or KADAMBA in

Re: [efloraofindia:106874] Rubiaceae Week: Pentas lanceolata from a Nursery in Karnal

2012-02-07 Thread mani nair
Balkar ji, beautiful flowers. Wherever there are pentas, you see lots of butterflies there. Regards, Mani On 2/7/12, Balkar Singh balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for liking Rathinasabapathy Ji On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 9:27 AM, Rathinasabapathy Bhuvaragasamy brspa...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [efloraofindia:106912] Rubiaceae Week ::Yellow Ixora (Ixora coccinea) from Byculla, Mumbai

2012-02-07 Thread mani nair
Thanks Gurcharan ji for the correct ID Regards, Mani Nair

Re: [efloraofindia:106913] Rubiaceae Week ::Yellow Ixora (Ixora coccinea) from Byculla, Mumbai

2012-02-07 Thread mani nair
Thanks Rathina ji for the appreciation. Regards, Mani On 2/7/12, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Gurcharan ji for the correct ID Regards, Mani Nair

Re: [efloraofindia:106750] Rubiaceae Week: Kohautia coccinea Royle from Chakrata Tiger Fall

2012-02-06 Thread mani nair
Balkar ji, beautiful flower. first time seeing this flower. Thanks for sharing, Regards, Mani On 2/6/12, Balkar Singh balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All Kohautia coccinea Royle from Chakrata Tiger Fall thanks -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G

Re: [efloraofindia:106753] Rubiaceae Week ::Yellow Ixora (Ixora coccinea) from Byculla, Mumbai

2012-02-06 Thread mani nair
Thanks Nidhan ji for the appreciation. Regards, Mani Nair On 2/6/12, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.com wrote: very Beautiful Mani Ji, Never seen this colour in Ixora. -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG) College Panipat-132103 Haryana Ph.: 09416371227

Re: [efloraofindia:105442] Hibiscus hirtus

2012-01-26 Thread mani nair
Prashant ji, beautiful flower. I have seen this flower at Karnala. Is this a perennial or annual flower? Regards, Mani On 1/26/12, Rajesh Sachdev leopard...@gmail.com wrote: Prashantji, In marathi it is known as Dupari (Since it opens during mid of the day). Is it also known as same meaning

Re: [efloraofindia:105076] Vitex negundo L. from Chakrata

2012-01-23 Thread mani nair
Nidhan ji, beautiful flowers and leaves. We have one tree growing on the roadside. The tree attracts lots of bees during the flower season and has medicinal properties. Regards, Mani On 1/22/12, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Bhagyashri Ji and Balkar Ji for liking the pics

Re: [efloraofindia:105083] Magnolia grandiflora L. from Nahan-2011

2012-01-23 Thread mani nair
Beautiful flowers Thanks for sharing, Regards, Mani On 1/23/12, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Sir ji and Rathinasabapathy ji for compliments. -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh Department of Botany I.B. (PG) College Panipat-132103 Haryana Ph.: 09416371227

Re: [efloraofindia:105175] Hygrophila serpyllum in White colour

2012-01-23 Thread mani nair
Prashant ji, beautiful flower. first time seeing the white colored one. Regards, Mani nair On 1/24/12, Prasad Dash prasad.dash2...@gmail.com wrote: Amazing capture Prashant Sir regards prasad On Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 10:16 AM, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.comwrote: Really nice pics

Re: [efloraofindia:104990] Double Delight Rose-MN210112

2012-01-22 Thread mani nair
Thanks Nidhan ji for the appreciation. Regards, Mani Nair

Re: [efloraofindia:105023] Amherstia nobilis

2012-01-22 Thread mani nair
Beautiful. Is it possible to grow a tree from its seed? It seems very rare tree. Regards, Mani Nair On 1/22/12, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Balkar ji. Regards Prashant On Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 7:17 AM, Balkar Singh balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Beautiful!! On Sat, Jan

Re: [efloraofindia:104751] Fwd: The Great Indian Banyan Tree at Sibpur near Howrah

2012-01-19 Thread mani nair
Wow! great tree. I have seen this tree during my visit to Kolkata in 1993. Regards, Mani Nair

Re: [efloraofindia:104781] One of the glass houses at KFBG, Hong Kong

2012-01-19 Thread mani nair
Beautiful phal Pankaj ji, which is the variety? Regards, Mani Nair On 1/20/12, Nidhan Singh nidhansingh...@gmail.com wrote: Beautiful Pankaj Ji, Name please...I am illiterate in Orchids identification probably because we don't have any in our vicinity. -- Regards, Dr. Nidhan Singh

Re: [efloraofindia:104047] Re: Euphorbia pulcherrima (Poinsettia)-MN130112

2012-01-13 Thread mani nair
and more red and the plant looks very beautiful. The bracts will be there till March and then all be fell down. I just gave a light pruning in March and the plant become tall with green leaves. No synthetic fertilisers, just cow dung and worm tea for its growth. Regards, Mani Nair

Re: [efloraofindia:104095] Re: Euphorbia pulcherrima (Poinsettia)-MN130112

2012-01-13 Thread mani nair
Thanks Ushadi, yes till March. Cow dung we get here in the dried form. Two handful each pot every three months. Worm tea I prepare myself. I got a worm bin from which I get the worm castings (worm manure) which I mix two handfuls for 1 litre of water and spray on the leaves every week and the

Re: [efloraofindia:104097] Re: Tanay Bose: Photo of the year 2012...

2012-01-13 Thread mani nair
Excellent capture Tanay ji. More than the instrument, it is the hand and eyes behind that counts. Keep it up. Regards, Mani

Re: [efloraofindia:104099] Streblus asper --- Sand paper tree

2012-01-13 Thread mani nair
Excellent photo Prashant ji. Some times I wonder why it is called a Sand paper tree. Is it because of the roughage on its leaves? Regards, Mani Nair On Sat, Jan 14, 2012 at 12:23 AM, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Friends, Sharing few photographs of Sand Paper Tree

Re: [efloraofindia:103647] Re: Flora walks - city based

2012-01-10 Thread mani nair
Dear Rajesh ji, I agree with you. I am from Mumbai. Would love to visit the Mumbai gardens and nearby forested areas. Regards, Mani On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 12:55 PM, Neha Singh neha.vind...@gmail.com wrote: Plz add Pune too on this list -f tree walks Regards Neha S

Re: [efloraindia:101092] Cockscomb (Celosia argentea var. cristata), Family: Amaranthaceae

2011-12-29 Thread mani nair
Beautiful flowers. I grew once these plants and before flowering started my mother-in-law cut it very thinly thinking that it is the Laal maath (Amaranthus) which we use as vegetable. After all the cuttings she realised her mistake ! In the next time I was successful in having it produce

Fwd: [efloraindia:101141] Re: Glandularia pulchella - Flora of Madhya Pradesh

2011-12-29 Thread mani nair
Dear friends, Sorry, my plant is different. It is Stachytarpheta jamaicensis - Blue Porterweed. Regards, Mani

Re: [efloraindia:100934] Trias stocksii flowering

2011-12-27 Thread mani nair
Neil Sir, cut orchid. Thanks for sharing, Regards, Mani On 12/27/11, Neil Soares drneilsoa...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi,  Photographed on my property at Shahapur today.   With regards,     Neil Soares.

Re: [efloraindia:99709] Re: Orchid for ID- 181211-PKA1

2011-12-18 Thread mani nair
Beautiful orchids. I have this orchid, but mine flowered during March last year. Regards, Mani Nair On 12/19/11, Dr Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.com wrote: Yes this is Dendrobium cucullatum, now the correct name is Dendrobium aphyllum Pankaj On Dec 19, 1:32 am, Prashant Awale pkaw

Re: [efloraindia:99467] Re: Dendrobium ovatum

2011-12-15 Thread mani nair
Smita ji, beautiful orchids. Regards, Mani Nair On 12/16/11, Ushadi micromini microminipho...@gmail.com wrote: Smita and Rajesh... nice are the locations for your flowers near to each other? ushadi = On Dec 15, 11:05 pm, Prashant Awale pkaw...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, really

Re: [efloraindia:99280] Re: ORCHIDACEAE: THE LADY SLIPPER ORCHIDS - Paphiopedilum rothschildianum (Rchb.f.) Stein from WOC, Singapore

2011-12-13 Thread mani nair
Wow ! Amazing beauties Regards, Mani On 12/13/11, Ushadi micromini microminipho...@gmail.com wrote: reminds me of tin soldiers we played with ... often with war damaged arms and legs..! loved it Usha di On Dec 12, 5:19 pm, Balkar Singh balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Amazing!.

Re: [efloraindia:99282] Re: ORCHIDACEAE: THE LADY SLIPPER ORCHIDS - Paphiopedilum glaucophyllum var. moquetteanum J.J.Sm. from WOC, Singapore

2011-12-13 Thread mani nair
Beautiful Orchids. Pankaj ji, in India which one grow in wild and which are the hybrids. Regards, Mani Nair On 12/13/11, Ushadi micromini microminipho...@gmail.com wrote: or make a book of them and publish ... always loved pink lady's slippers of any name caste or creed or country of origin

Re: [efloraindia:98485] Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae (Caesalpiniaceae) Week :Peltophorum pterocarpum / Copperpod From Pune

2011-12-08 Thread mani nair
Beautiful flowers Nehaji, Thanks for sharing, Regards, Mani Nair

Re: [efloraindia:98355] Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae (Caesalpiniaceae) WeeK: Cassia fistula from Dombivli-MN071211

2011-12-07 Thread mani nair
Thanks Dinesh ji for the appreciation. Yes this is the State tree of Kerala and hence I have some affinity towards it !! Regards, Mani Nair

Re: [efloraindia:97387] Heliotropium indicum

2011-12-02 Thread mani nair
Beautiful flower. It is a favorite of butterflies like Common crows for its nectar. Regards, Mani Nair On 12/3/11, Mohina Macker mohinamac...@gmail.com wrote: Heliotropium indicum, of family Boraginaceae my place in alibaug regards mohina macker

Re: [efloraindia:96976] eFl man for the month of November among members: Dr. Prasad Kumar Dash

2011-11-30 Thread mani nair
Congratulations Prasad ji, keep it up !! Regards, Mani Nair On 11/30/11, Balkar Singh balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Congrts Prasad Ji On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 5:10 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Congratulations Prasad ji for being eFl man for the month of November among members

Re: [efloraindia:96979] eFl man for the month of November among moderators: Dr. Satish Phadke

2011-11-30 Thread mani nair
Congratulations Satish ji for the great work. Regards, Mani Nair On 11/30/11, Balkar Singh balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Congrts Satish Ji On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 4:56 PM, Madhuri Raut itii...@gmail.com wrote: Congratulations Satish ji. Dr.Gurcharan ji has said it all so beautifully . I too

Re: [efloraindia:96899] Re: ORCHIDACEAE: Lady Slipper Orchids - Paphiopedilum lowii (Lindl.) Stein

2011-11-29 Thread mani nair
Excellent photo Pankaj ji, I am also using this as my wall paper. Regards, Mani Nair On 11/30/11, Madhuri Raut itii...@gmail.com wrote: Superb!!! Pankaj ji On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 8:29 AM, Tanay Bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Pankaj Ji this one is serving the purpose quite

Re: [efloraindia:96917] Re: Potentilla reptans from Pahalgam, Kashmir

2011-11-29 Thread mani nair
Excellent photo Gurcharan ji, Regards, Mani On 11/30/11, amit chauhan amitci...@gmail.com wrote: Nice photo seen first time regards On 11/29/11, Balkar Singh balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Very beautiful Catch Sir On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 5:31 PM, Mahadeswara swamy.c...@gmail.com wrote:

[efloraindia:96579] Re: [efloraofindia:91474]

2011-11-27 Thread mani nair
Pradhan sir, beautiful flowers. Sorry, first time I am seeing these flowers and no idea of the flower ID. Waiting for expert answers. Thanks for sharing, Regards, Mani On 11/3/11, Ganesh Mani Pradhan geemprad...@gmail.com wrote: Hello All, I am attaching three pictures of flowering plants

[efloraindia:96580] Re: [efloraofindia:91474]

2011-11-27 Thread mani nair
Pradhan sir, beautiful flowers. Sorry, first time I am seeing these flowers and no idea of the flower ID. Waiting for expert answers. Thanks for sharing, Regards, Mani On 11/27/11, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: Pradhan sir, beautiful flowers. Sorry, first time I am seeing

Re: [efloraindia:96645] efloraindia: Crateva religiosa

2011-11-27 Thread mani nair
Beautiful flower. This is the food plant of the caterpillars of Orange tip butterflies. Regards, Mani Nair On 11/28/11, Rathinasabapathy Bhuvaragasamy brspa...@gmail.com wrote: Sharing the images of *Crateva religiosa* from NBNP Garden Date: 25.11.2011 Habitat: Garden Habit: Tree Thanks

Re: [efloraindia:96124] DV :: 15NOV11 - 0515 :: Garden Senna at Ooty

2011-11-23 Thread mani nair
Dinesh ji, beautiful flower Thanks for sharing, Regards, Mani On 11/23/11, Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.com wrote: Dear friends, ... ID please. This plant could be similar to what Muthu ji has posted at

Re: [efloraindia:95806] efloraindia: 211111 BRS192

2011-11-21 Thread mani nair
Dear Rathinasabapathy ji, I had the same plant with me, but did not flower or fruited. It was growing in a pot. What could be the reason for its not flowering? Is it due to the pot size. Regards, Mani Nair On 11/21/11, Tanay Bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Really cool shot Tanay On Mon

[efloraindia:95466] Re: [efloraofindia:78141] Vertifical-gardening-Ferns

2011-11-19 Thread mani nair
can stop them from sending the ID. Regards, Mani Nair Dear Sir, Stop sending such pictures of ferns for any meaningful identification.If you have to, then also send a close up of the fertile frond. Otherwise it is imagined taxonomy or looks like syndrome. S P Khullar On 11/19/11, Dr. S.P

Re: [efloraindia:95483] [Efloraofindia] Toddalia asiatica _191111PD03_ Flora of Orissa]

2011-11-19 Thread mani nair
Excellent photos Regards, Mani On 11/19/11, Balkar Singh balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Beautiful and Complete set of Pics Prashad Ji On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 4:56 PM, prasad dash prasad.dash2...@gmail.com wrote: Dear members sharing the photograph of Toddalia asiatica from Ranpur Name of

Re: [efloraindia:95405] Antigonon leptopus from Jaipur

2011-11-18 Thread mani nair
Neha ji, beautiful flowers. Regards, Mani Nair On 11/18/11, Neha Singh neha.vind...@gmail.com wrote: *Antigonon leptopus* from a private garden @ Jaipur. Dated- 07.11.11 Common name-Coral Vine ,Family- Polygonaceae Regards Neha S

Re: [efloraindia:95428] MS191111-68 -- Magnolia species-

2011-11-18 Thread mani nair
Swamy ji, Beautiful flower. Thanks for sharing, Regards, Mani On 11/19/11, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Not Magnolia grandiflora at least -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Res: 932 Anand Kunj, Vikas Puri,

[efloraindia:95431] Re: [efloraofindia:78141] Vertifical-gardening-Ferns

2011-11-18 Thread mani nair
Thanks Garg ji and Dr. Chris for the Fern ID. Thanks Dr. Chris also for the compliments. I will definitely convey this to the maker of this vertical garden if I met them in the next plant show. Regards, Mani Nair On 11/19/11, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: A reply: Yes, it hardly needs

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