[efloraofindia:37486] Etymology of Murraya

Dear all, The correct name of curry leaves is *Murraya koenigii* which refers to two 18 th century botanists from Sweden* Johann Andreas Murray* (1740–1791) and the German* Johann Gerhard König *(1728–1785). Selvalakshmi. S -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[efloraofindia:37621] Passiflora caerula -

Excellent photos ji. Thanks for sharing. -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to

[efloraofindia:37762] etymology- Syzygium Cumini

Etymology No.8.* Syzygium cumini* *Syzygium- *'Suzugos'- Paired or united(Latin) * cumini*-bunch or cluster (Latin) -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia

Re: [efloraofindia:37766] etymology- Syzygium Cumini

Dear dinesh ji... In Tamil It is not Nagai. it is Naval. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to indiantree...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: [efloraofindia:37774] etymology- Syzygium Cumini

Lease dont mention ji... Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to indiantree...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from

[efloraofindia:37783] Etymology- Caryota urens

Etymology no.10-* Caryota urens*- Aracaceae. *Caryota- *'Caryotos'- nut-like and refers to the hard - seeded fruit. *urens- *stinging property. -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [efloraofindia:37917] For ID100610 ET

*Anaphalis neelgerryana* (Asteraceae) - Endemic plant to Southern Western Ghats. -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send

[efloraofindia:37918] Etymology- Peltophorum pterocarpum

Etymology no 11. *Peltophorum pterocarpum*- Caesalpiniaceae *Peltophorum*- Shield bearing - refers to the pods (Greek) *pterocarpum*- winged fruit. -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [efloraofindia:38384] Flower for ID.

Please check with *Wedelia trilobata* ... commonly spreading weed in Tamil Nadu. -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send

[efloraofindia:38387] Etymology- Borassus flabellifer

Etymology no 11.*Borassus flabellifer*- Aracaceae * Borassus - *spike flower(Greek) * flabellifer*- fan bearer (refer to its leaf) State tree of Tamil Nadu. -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [efloraofindia:38389] Flower for ID.

Thank you for the clarification ji -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to indiantree...@googlegroups.com. To

[efloraofindia:38392] Etymology- Plumeria alba

Etymology no 12.- *Plumeria alba* - Apocyanaceae * Plumeria- *Charles* *Plumier - French botanist. * alba*- white( referring to the colour of the flower) -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[efloraofindia:38400] Dendrogram

Dear all, Could any one tell me how to prepare a dendrogram. -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [efloraofindia:38404] Dendrogram

thank you so much sir ... I read it and clarify my doubts from you in future. can i have that book sir... and let me know the price -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [efloraofindia:38497] Dendrogram

Is it download from the net or i have to buy that software ji . -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [efloraofindia:38512] Re: Tree for id 270110MK2

Dear Muthu ji., The correct name for* Bridelia spinosa* is *Bridelia retusa* (L.)Spreng. -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group,

Re: [efloraofindia:38515] Saraca asoca

Saraca asoka- State flower of orissa State tree of Uttar Pradesh. -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group,

[efloraofindia:38522] Etymology- Bombax pentandra

Etymology no.13- *Bombax pentandra** Bombax- *Cotton (Latin)* pentandra*- 5 stamens (in the flower) -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post

[efloraofindia:38523] Etymology- Shorea robusta

Etymology no. 14- *Shorea robusta* *Shorea - *Dr. Charles W. Shore, a botanist from Kentucky, USA* robusta*- Strong and large. -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [efloraofindia:38703] Dendrogram

Thank you Gurucharan ji, rasingam ji, tanay ji, stephen ji -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [efloraofindia:38704] Wild Plant #1for ID | 16Jun10AR03

Surely*Crotalaria verrucosa * -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to indiantree...@googlegroups.com. To

[efloraofindia:38797] Etymology- Cocos nucifera

Etymology no.14- *Cocos nucifera*- Arecaceae - Coconut *Cocos- *Indigenous plant of Cocos Island of the Indian ocean * nucifera* - Nut bearing State Tree of Kerala -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [efloraofindia:39733] To share 240610 ET

Taraxacum officinale Common invasive weed in Nilgiris Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [efloraofindia:39734] To share 240610 ET

Taraxacum officinale... a common invasive weed in nilgiris -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to

[efloraofindia:39740] BSI fellowships

Dear all, Botanical Survey of India has invited applications for 22 fellowships. You may see the advt at http://bsienvis. nic.in/PDF/ DETAILED_ ENGLISH_AD_ FOR_JRF.pdf Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you

Re: [efloraofindia:39818] To share 180610

please check with Salvia sp... -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to indiantree...@googlegroups.com. To

Re: [efloraofindia:39825] To share 180610

Thank you ji for the species i.d -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to indiantree...@googlegroups.com. To

Re: [efloraofindia:39933] Re: AR 08, 2010

please check with Malvaviscus sp. -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to indiantree...@googlegroups.com. To

[efloraofindia:39945] Etymology- Roystonea regia

Etymology no. 15 *Roystonea regia* (Arecaceae) *Roystonea *- General Roy Stone , an American army engineer. *regia- *royal Common name - Royal palm. -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

[efloraofindia:40038] Etymology- Lagerstroemia speciosa

Etymology no.15 - *Lagerstroemia speciosa *(Lythraceae) *Lagerstroemia- *Magnus von* *lagerstrom, a Swedish botanist* speciosa*- Showy and splendid(Latin) -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are

[efloraofindia:40039] Etymology- Cordia sebastiana

Etymology no.16- *Cordia sebastiana *(Boraginaceae) *Cordia*- Valerius Cordus, German herbalist. *sebastiana* - Persian word Sepistan, a name foe fruits of an allied species growing near Sebesta town. The wood gives sweet small while burning -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar

[efloraofindia:40259] Etymology -Oxalis latifolia

Etymology- no. 17. *Oxalis*- sharp, sour, referring to the pleasantly sour taste of the leaves and stem(Greek) *latifolia*- broad leaves. -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [efloraofindia:40331] Etymology -Oxalis latifolia

Thank you ji for the additional info,,, -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to indiantree...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: [efloraofindia:40333] To share 240610 a ET

*Cytisus scoparius* for me too -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to indiantree...@googlegroups.com. To

[efloraofindia:40335] Etymology- Punica granatum

Etymology no.18- *Punica granatum * *Punica* - named for the Phoenicians, who were active in broadening its cultivation. *granatum - * derives from *granum* grain and means (multi)grained (alluding to the many seed grains). -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University,

Re: [efloraofindia:40336] For ID 250610 ET

* Erigeron karvinskianus, *a common weed in Nilgirs -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [efloraofindia:41148] Re: Etymology- Punica granatum

k sir surely i ll loo through -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

Re: [efloraofindia:41573] Wild Flower for ID-150710-RK

?ui=2ik=17a8d82abaview=attth=129d4b585d5627d3attid=0.2disp=inlinerealattid=file2zw *IMG_8061-ph.3.jpg * plz check with Pterolobium hexapetalum -- Selvalakshmi S. Project Assistant, Center for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Karnataka.

Re: [efloraofindia:41766] Grass for identification

Is it Elusine?

[efloraofindia:41823] Etymology- Anacardium occidentalis

Etymology no.19. *Anacardium occidentale **Anacardium -* heart shape(Referring to the shape of the fruit) * occidentale*- Western Synonym- *Anacardium curatellifolium* -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bhjarathiar Universtiy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

Re: [efloraofindia:41824] ID for unarmed Solanaceae 200710MK1

Species of *Solanum * -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bhjarathiar Universtiy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

Re: [efloraofindia:41825] Amaranthaceae herb for id 200710MK02

Yes ji this is *Aerva javanica* Syn. *Aerva tomentosa*. -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bhjarathiar Universtiy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

[efloraofindia:41831] changing of the names

Dear all, Can anybody tell what is the actual reason for changing the species and genus name after it was named even they had named correctly earlier. For eg: *Tamilnadia uliginosa *(Correct name) Syn. *Gardenia uliginosa* , *Randia uliginosa*. etc., here what is the reason for changing he genus

[efloraofindia:32858] IAAT2010

Dear all, I am happy to inform that, *XX Annual conference of Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (IAAT) and International symposium on “Taxonomy, Plant diversity and Conservation”* to be held at the Department of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, from 26 -28 November, 2010.

[efloraofindia:36154] hi

Dear all, Shall we learn the etymology of the plant names.*Circium wallichii*... *Circium*- Ancient grrek name for thistle *wallichii*- after the name of the scientist Wallich -- Selvalakshmi S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia

[efloraofindia:36219]

I am agree with Tany ji answer -- Selvalakshmi S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to indiantree...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

[efloraofindia:0]

Dear all, Thank you so much for your interest. It making me too learn more.. Today's Etymology: *Arachis hypogea* *Arachis* was the name, among the ancient Greeks, of some leguminous weed, not the peanut. The precise ancient meaning of *arachis* is unknown but the components of the word suggest

[efloraofindia:36221]

Nice photos Prashanth ji... -- Selvalakshmi S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to indiantree...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

[efloraofindia:36222]

Dear all, Today's etymology No.2 *Tecoma stans* Tecoma- from the mexican name of special, technical stans- upright, erect -- Selvalakshmi S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to

[efloraofindia:36223] info

Sure ji, I ll follow -- Selvalakshmi S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to indiantree...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

[efloraofindia:36533] etymology-Thespesia populnea

Etymology No.3 *Thespesia populnea Thespesia- *divine* (*commomly cultured round temples*) populnea*- poplar- like (ancient name of poplar 'arbor populi' Tree of People) -- Selvalakshmi S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group.

Re: [efloraofindia:36556] etymology-Thespesia populnea

Thank you for the information dinesh ji, sathish ji Selvalakshmi S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to indiantree...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: [efloraofindia:36557] hi

Thank you all for the encouragement sir... I am just the beginner of this field.. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to indiantree...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: [efloraofindia:36582] Fwd: Peristylus sahanii: New orchid species for science.

Hearty wishes promila ji -- Selvalakshmi S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to indiantree...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

[efloraofindia:36585] etymology-Nasturtium officinale

*Nasturtium officinale*... NO.4 Nasturtium- Nose twist(the mustard oil smell) officinale- sold in shops , officinal medicines. Plz somebody explain the genus meaning -- Selvalakshmi S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To

Re: [efloraofindia:36712] Umber fruiting 1

Thank you so muchfor sharing mani ji. The photos are very nice. -- Selvalakshmi S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to indiantree...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email

Re: [efloraofindia:36713] etymology-Nasturtium officinale

Thank you tanay ji, Dinesh ji,Anand ji for your information Selvalakshmi S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to indiantree...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: [efloraofindia:36714] etymology-Nasturtium officinale

Here some more info about Nasturium officinale... *http://www.viable-herbal.com/singles/herbs/s965.htm* -- Selvalakshmi S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to indiantree...@googlegroups.com.

[efloraofindia:36819] Etymology - Leucas aspera

Etymology no.5 *Leucas aspera- *Lamiaceae Leucas - Leuca- white (may represent the colour of the flower) aspera- rough (surface texture of the leaf). -- Selvalakshmi S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group,

Re: [efloraofindia:36841] AR 06,2010

Please check with* Passiflora mollisima*.. common wild edible in the Nilgiris. Selvalakshmi S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to indiantree...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group,

[efloraofindia:36842] etymology- Spondias mangifera

*Spondias mangifera* - Anacardiaceae *Spondias *- Theopharstus name refers to the plum- like fruit. *mangifera*- from the hindu(Tamil- Mangai) name for the fruit. -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Research Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because

[efloraofindia:36844] Etymology- Madhuca longifolia

Etymology No. 7 More discussion is going on in this plant. we ll see the etymology *Madhuca longifolia* - Sapotaceae Madhuca - Madhu- honey (Sanskrit) longifolia- long leaves -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral scholar Bharathiar University Coimbatore Tamil Nadu. -- You received this

[efloraofindia:36845] Passiflora mollissima.

Please check with* Passiflora mollissima Passifloraceae*.. common wild edible in the Nilgiris. -- Selvalakshmi S. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups efloraofindia group. To post to this group, send email to indiantree...@googlegroups.com. To

[efloraofindia:37109] Etymology- Millingtonia hortensis

Etymology No.6-* Millingtonia hortensis*- Bignonaceae. *Millingtonia *- Named after Thomas Millington, English Botanist of 18 th century. *hortensis*- grown in garden. -- Selvalakshmi S. Doctoral Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. -- You received this message because you