Re: [efloraofindia:75752] Flora of Panipat: Agave americana from Herbal Garden Samalkha Panipat

2011-08-02 Thread promila chaturvedi
Dr. Blkar Singh, Long time back i read an account in some Homeopathic Materia Medica that Red Indian Tribes use the skin and the juice of Agave americana to treat hydrofobia patents with the leaves of Agave americana. They give the patent its leaves to chew for few days and he/she were fully cured

Re: [efloraofindia:75756] Re: Shrub No.3 for ID plz. AND HOW TO BEHAVE

2011-08-02 Thread promila chaturvedi
Can we avoid using strong words like behave. Promila On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 9:05 PM, Ushadi micromini microminipho...@gmail.comwrote: Yes this is something we should all copy paste in a word file, print it and keep it handy... Thanks, Gurucharan ji, really aprreciate it... and all you do for

Re: [efloraofindia:75883] Re: Flora of Haryana: Tinospora cordifolia from NDRI Campus Karnal

2011-08-03 Thread promila chaturvedi
Amer bel and Giloy Bel are two different species or the same? Promila On Tue, Aug 2, 2011 at 11:24 PM, Smilax004 giby.kuriak...@gmail.com wrote: WOW! Nice pictures Looks yummy but not edible! Most of the red fruits in the wild are not edible! Regards Giby On Aug 2, 10:39 pm, Balkar

Re: [efloraofindia:77249] Solanaceae Week- Solanum viarum- PKA2

2011-08-16 Thread promila chaturvedi
It is Kachri or makoi. Promila On Mon, Apr 4, 2011 at 6:08 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Prashant ji Solanum khasianum is synonym of S. capsicoides (incl. S. acutissimum) The synonym of S. viarum Dunal is *Solanum* *khasianum* var. * chatterjeeanum*

Re: [efloraofindia:77340] efloraofindia:''For Id 17082011MR1’’ plant with magenta flowers at PUNE

2011-08-17 Thread promila chaturvedi
It is Portulaca grandi flora. It is annual plant I feel. Promila On Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 1:42 PM, Madhuri Raut itii...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you Dr. Shiddamallayyaji and Dineshji. In Marathi the local name here is Chini gulaab but I wanted the correct identification. Regards Bhagyashri

Re: [efloraofindia:77343] 16082011-BS-001: Monocot Herb for ID from Arya PG College Panipat Haryana

2011-08-17 Thread promila chaturvedi
Is it Saint Paulia -African Voilets- by any chance? Promila On Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 12:19 AM, Vijayasankar vijay.botan...@gmail.comwrote: *Kaempferia *species of ginger family, most probably *K. elegans*. Regards Vijayasankar Raman National Center for Natural Products Research University

Re: [efloraofindia:77520] Ranunculaceae week : Clematis Montana from my garden in Ritterhude

2011-08-18 Thread promila chaturvedi
Lovely climber indeed. Promila On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 11:12 AM, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. -- Forwarded message -- From: Na Bha nabha-megh...@gmx.de Date: 3 May 2011 16:55 Subject: [efloraofindia:68749]

Re: [efloraofindia:77705] Re: Echinocactus gurusonii from Cactus Park Panchkula

2011-08-20 Thread promila chaturvedi
It is also known as Mother-in-Law's taffet. Promila On Wed, Mar 23, 2011 at 9:30 PM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Sorry forgot to attach attaching now On Wed, Mar 23, 2011 at 9:28 PM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All *Echinocactus grusonii from Cactus Park

Re: [efloraofindia:77707] Winter farewell, Crocuses from my garden in Ritterhude

2011-08-20 Thread promila chaturvedi
Nalini Ji, I love crpcus, but cannot grow them in Delhi's climate. Regards, Promila On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 9:07 PM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Gorgeous flowers!!! Thanks for sharing -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College,

Re: [efloraofindia:77922] Winter farewell, Crocuses from my garden in Ritterhude

2011-08-22 Thread promila chaturvedi
, what is available here. It is good, that we can't do everything everywhere. Regards Nalini Am 20.08.2011 14:47, schrieb promila chaturvedi: Nalini Ji, I love crpcus, but cannot grow them in Delhi's climate. Regards, Promila On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 9:07 PM, Balkar Arya balkara

Re: [efloraofindia:77923] Re: Fwd: CYCAS

2011-08-22 Thread promila chaturvedi
I agree with Dr. Pankaj Kumar and Dr. Balkar Sing. It is Cycad revoluta. Promila On Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 9:52 PM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Yes Cycas revoluta On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 11:14 AM, Satish Chile chilesat...@gmail.comwrote: Cycas revoluta On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at

Re: [efloraofindia:77924] Calotropis procera from Panipat

2011-08-22 Thread promila chaturvedi
In Hindi it is Aak or akoawa. Promila On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 9:46 PM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All Calotropis procera from Panipat -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964

Re: [efloraofindia:77928] Flora of Panipat: Passiflora incarnata from Arya P G College Campus Panipat Haryana

2011-08-22 Thread promila chaturvedi
Balkar Ji, recently I have planted one red colour (I was by the nursery man it is red) Pasiflora. It is growing very nicely. If it flowersi will send it's photo. Promila On Fri, Aug 19, 2011 at 6:50 AM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Dear all *Passiflora incarnata* Rakhi Flower Bel

Re: [efloraofindia:78022] efloraofindia:''For Id 23082011MR1’’ tree with yellow flowers at Pune

2011-08-23 Thread promila chaturvedi
This yellow Caesalpinia pulcherrma is also known as Radha Chuda. Promila On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 12:45 PM, H S hemsan...@gmail.com wrote: *Caesalpinia pulcherrima, * * * *regards, * On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 10:31 AM, Joshi Pankaj joshi...@yahoo.com wrote: Ornamental *Caesalpinia

Re: Fwd: [efloraofindia:78023] Unknown flower from pondichery RB1

2011-08-23 Thread promila chaturvedi
The flower buds are totally different than any Calliandra vars. Promila On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 4:59 PM, Smilax004 giby.kuriak...@gmail.com wrote: I too stand for Barringtonia asiatica of Lecythidaceae family, as Neil Ji pointed out. It cant be Calliandra surinamensis as the picture shows a

Re: [efloraofindia:78024] Asparagus racemosus

2011-08-23 Thread promila chaturvedi
Flowers of Asparagus shatabari are always white and they usually come in clusters. But the ripe berries are red. Promila On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 4:06 PM, Neha Singh neha.vind...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Bhagyashri Ji, I photographed the same species ( Asparagus racemosus) with flowers and

Re: [efloraofindia:78089] Shankha Pushpa Tree - 240811 - RK

2011-08-24 Thread promila chaturvedi
It is Clitoria ternatea of Fabaceae family. It is a medicinal plant. Promila On Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 5:22 PM, ranjini kamath ranjin...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all In the climber variety i have seen several colours - brilliant blue [Gokarna], white,violet - this is the only tree i [ others

RE: [efloraofindia:78253] Commelinales Zingiberales from Delhi: Cannaceae, Canna-a for ID from Delhi

2011-08-25 Thread promila chaturvedi
This Var. of Canna blooms in my house also.Promila Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:41:08 +0530 Subject: Fwd: [efloraofindia:62346] Commelinales Zingiberales from Delhi: Cannaceae, Canna-a for ID from Delhi From: jmga...@gmail.com To: indiantreepix@googlegroups.com CC: dinesh.va...@gmail.com;

Re: [efloraofindia:78259] Please identify this tree near Powai lake ID02

2011-08-25 Thread promila chaturvedi
This plant in Hindi is known as Lisoda. Promila On Thu, May 12, 2011 at 8:55 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Satish ji Cordia myxa L., and Cordia dichotoma Forst as such The problem arose that the name C. myxa was also used for plants from India, which is same as C. obliqua

RE: [efloraofindia:78436] PR-23-04-11 To ID a Bromeliad,

2011-08-27 Thread promila chaturvedi
It is Bilbergia pyramidalis.Promila Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:37:14 +0530 Subject: Fwd: [efloraofindia:67899] PR-23-04-11 To ID a Bromeliad, From: jmga...@gmail.com To: indiantreepix@googlegroups.com CC: padi...@gmail.com; sahanipan...@gmail.com; ritesh@gmail.com; dinesh.va...@gmail.com;

Re: [efloraofindia:78446] VALMIKI: OBSERVER OF NATURE

2011-08-27 Thread promila chaturvedi
Yes, it is Satparni- Alstonia scholaris. Promila On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 12:46 PM, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: A reply: I am sure about the identity of the image I have fwd.If you are still in doubt ,I can send imges of the plant from different angle. Regards Col (Retd) Bimal Sarkar

Re: [efloraofindia:78448] efloraofindia:''For Id 27082011MR1’’ flowering plant Pune

2011-08-27 Thread promila chaturvedi
I agree with Sweta Ji and Giby Ji. It is Hamelia patens. Promila On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 6:23 PM, Giby Kuriakose giby.kuriak...@gmail.comwrote: *Hamelia* *patens* Jacq. of Rubiaceae family. Regards, Giby On 27 August 2011 12:39, Madhuri Raut itii...@gmail.com wrote: Request for

Re: [efloraofindia:78456] Flora of Haryana: Limonia acidissima from Karnal Near NDRI Campus

2011-08-27 Thread promila chaturvedi
It is also known as Kaith. I experienced its sharp thorns during my childhood. But also trid to fell few fruits- some ripe and some of them fully ripe. Enjoyed the taste .And in the bargain got scolding. Promila On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 5:30 PM, Madhuri Raut itii...@gmail.com wrote: nice pics.

Re: [efloraofindia:78550] Re: 07/05/2011/YRP/01/Naoroz Estate, Chethalayam, Wayanad.

2011-08-28 Thread promila chaturvedi
Sweet Carambola is found in Assam also. It is very tasty and I eat it without any salt. Promila On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 9:39 AM, Yazdy Palia yazdypa...@gmail.com wrote: You are welcome any time. Only, it is a wild garden. You will be surprised how many so called weeds could be eaten. Another

Re: [efloraofindia:78556] Re: Fw: Re: OROXYLUM INDICUM

2011-08-28 Thread promila chaturvedi
Col.Sarkar, It is an interesting piece of information. Please do not discontinue. Promila On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 10:51 PM, Ushadi micromini microminipho...@gmail.com wrote: Respected Bimalda... nice to know rhinos like the flowers very interesting, please thank your friend

Re: [efloraofindia:78692] Re: Shankha Pushpa Tree - 240811 - RK

2011-08-29 Thread promila chaturvedi
is a vine... perennial vine , yet a vine none the less needs a support to grow even after 10 - 20 years of growth and thickish woody stem Usha di == On Aug 24, 5:48 pm, promila chaturvedi thegardener.chaturv...@gmail.com wrote: It is Clitoria ternatea of Fabaceae family

Re: [efloraofindia:79075] Re: Syzygium malaccense Indonesia

2011-09-01 Thread promila chaturvedi
Yes Dr. Kumar. It is crisp and juicy, mildly sweet and flavoured. Promila On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 11:21 PM, Dr Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote: Nicethanks for sharing. I am sure it must be very tasty too. Pankaj On Aug 22, 9:56 pm, Ushadi micromini microminipho...@gmail.com

Re: [efloraofindia:79551] Re: [Hariyali] Nature Trail to Matheran : Report

2011-09-04 Thread promila chaturvedi
Thanks Mr. Sachdevfor uploading the report. Promila On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 7:58 PM, Rajesh Sachdev leopard...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks a million madam for your encouraging comments. On 22 August 2011 19:52, Madhuri Pejaver formpeja...@yahoo.com wrote: ** Great! Visited your blog too!

Re: [efloraofindia:79791] Flora of Kaiga_ID_Confirmation_29082011 P1.

2011-09-05 Thread promila chaturvedi
Indeed, it is Anthocephalus cadamba. Promila On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 9:23 PM, PUTTARAJU K pakshirajka...@gmail.comwrote: Dear All, Flora of Kaiga_ID_Please_29082011 PJ1.Is this Neolamarckia cadamba..? A large deciduous tree it's bark extensively used in uterine complaints etc.,

Re: [efloraofindia:80208] Re: Flora of Australia-4

2011-09-07 Thread promila chaturvedi
It grows well in humid climate and in Arunachal Pradesh big clusters of it on tree trunk is an usual site. Promila On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 9:20 PM, Ushadi micromini microminipho...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Ushaprabhaji: wonderful stuff you are sending in, thank you... Birds' nest fern is not a

Re: [efloraofindia:80222] Advice on growing peach and apricot

2011-09-07 Thread promila chaturvedi
As far as I know both these trees need winter chilling. Promila On Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 6:18 PM, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: -- Forwarded message -- From: sid sikd...@gmail.com Date: 23 February 2011 11:20 Subject: [efloraofindia:63414] Advice on growing peach and

Re: [efloraofindia:80787] Re: Malvaceae Week: Hibiscus schizopetalus from arya PG College Panipat

2011-09-09 Thread promila chaturvedi
Lovely var. of hibiscus. Long time back this shrub was exsiting in Delhi Gymkhana Club also. Promila On Mon, Sep 5, 2011 at 7:28 AM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks sir On Mon, Sep 5, 2011 at 7:23 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.comwrote: Another nice set of photographs,

Re: [efloraofindia:80789] efloraofindia:''For Id 03092011MR3’’ differentiate Ram tulas from Krshna tulas Pune

2011-09-09 Thread promila chaturvedi
My grandmother used to collect fallen tulsi seeds (manjari) and keep them in all the rooms to ward off mosquetos. Promila On Sat, Sep 3, 2011 at 2:44 PM, Madhuri Raut itii...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you so much Gurcharanji for elaborating Regards Bhagyashri On Sat, Sep 3, 2011 at 2:00 PM,

Re: [efloraofindia:80807] Malvaceae Week: Abelmoschus moschatus from Delhi

2011-09-09 Thread promila chaturvedi
I have to ask one question. Do you people while going out always carry a camera with you? Promila On Sun, Sep 4, 2011 at 10:58 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: *Abelmoschus moschatus* Medic., Malv. 46. 1787 syn: *Hibiscus* *abelmoschus* Linn. Common names: Musk mallow, Ambrette

Re: [efloraofindia:80809] flora-Australia-7

2011-09-09 Thread promila chaturvedi
What a beautiful shrub. Promila On Sun, Sep 4, 2011 at 9:54 PM, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.com wrote: A beautiful flower indeed. I remember observing similar plant in San Francisco bot. garden in Australia section. Will share it in a separate thread. Dr Phadke On Sat, Sep 3, 2011 at

Re: [efloraofindia:80813] Flora of Panipat District- Ipomoea marginata

2011-09-09 Thread promila chaturvedi
Mathura Cant. I have seen the light purple vaiety of this plant. Promila On Sun, Sep 4, 2011 at 9:43 PM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: More Pics of Ipomoea marginata from Panipat nearby areas. All wild On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 4:55 AM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote:

RE: [efloraofindia:81043] Taglilie/ day lilies from my garden in Ritterhude 130611NB1

2011-09-10 Thread promila chaturvedi
Ofcourse it is Day Lily. I have few plants in my house but some time back, but it was not H.falwa. I lost them all. H. falwa is much more attractive. Promila Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:52:11 +0530 Subject: Fwd: [efloraofindia:71693] Taglilie/ day lilies from my garden in Ritterhude 130611NB1

Re: [efloraofindia:81895] Fruiting time from Sapling in Manilkara Hexandra.

2011-09-15 Thread promila chaturvedi
Mr. Biswas, I remeber my childhood. During summer vacation all of us (children) go to our village to be with our grand pa. There was a large Khirni tree. During our stay (May-June ) we used to get of khirni plucked (known as Jhar karna) and eat the ripe -sweet and sticky fruits. Promila On Sun,

Re: [efloraofindia:81918] bougainvillea-041210

2011-09-15 Thread promila chaturvedi
Second picture should be B. shubhra and 4rth may be B. Chitra. Promila On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 5:44 PM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Nice collection of paper flowers (*Bougainvillea)* **Tanay On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 11:29 PM, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: Dear friends,

Re: [efloraofindia:81921] Re: Kindly identify this tree at Bandra(E)

2011-09-15 Thread promila chaturvedi
Erythrina variegata. Some red flower colour is also visible. May be flower at the top. Promila On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 11:25 AM, Pardeshi S. satishparde...@gmail.comwrote: it si Erythrina variegata. the third pic shows soem infection/ disease On Dec 2, 11:06 pm, Neil Soares

Re: [efloraofindia:81925] Re: Climber ID | 15Sep2011AR01 from Chunchankatte

2011-09-15 Thread promila chaturvedi
Looks like some Ficus species. Promila On Thu, Sep 15, 2011 at 5:41 PM, Mahadeswara swamy.c...@gmail.com wrote: Asclepiadaceae member. On Sep 15, 3:49 pm, raghu ananth raghu_...@yahoo.com wrote: Date/Time-24 Jul 2011 Location- Place, Altitude, GPS- Chunchankatte, Mysore Dist Habitat-

Re: [efloraofindia:81928] Re: flora in Australia-20

2011-09-15 Thread promila chaturvedi
To me also it looks like Wallaby. Promila On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 8:19 AM, Tanay Bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Nice to see a Wallaby Tanay On Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 5:18 PM, Ushadi micromini microminipho...@gmail.com wrote: Not a zoologist... so Ushaprabha ji is right must wait for an

Re: [efloraofindia:81996] Heliconia for ID - 110911 - RK1

2011-09-16 Thread promila chaturvedi
This beautiful plant should be Heliconia rostrata. Promila On Sun, Sep 11, 2011 at 1:33 PM, Madhuri Pejaver formpeja...@yahoo.comwrote: Nice bright colour. But these are the bracts. Flowers yet to come out. Madhuri --- On Sun, 11/9/11, ranjini kamath ranjin...@gmail.com wrote: From:

Re: [efloraofindia:81997] Re: VALMIKI : OBSERVER OF NATURE 42

2011-09-16 Thread promila chaturvedi
Col. Sarkar, please continue as an active participant in the groop also. Promila On Sun, Aug 21, 2011 at 8:02 PM, Na Bha nabha-megh...@gmx.de wrote: Yes Bimal ji, i too find the fotos and Information very very interesting. I feel that we, certainly myself would like to know in what context

Re: [efloraofindia:81998] Re: efloraofindia : 20082011MR2 Query What is Bonsai

2011-09-16 Thread promila chaturvedi
Dr. Kumar, I want to know that after remaining in pot for few years, they will not become pot bound? Promila On Sun, Aug 21, 2011 at 12:50 PM, Madhuri Raut itii...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you Pankajji. Just one question. If we plant these Bonsais in the ground again do they again grow normally?

Re: [efloraofindia:83680] Flora of Panipat: Plumbago auruculata from Arya PG College Campus Panipat

2011-09-26 Thread promila chaturvedi
Is it synonim to P. capensis or it is a different var. or there is no plant as P. capensis? Promila On Tue, Sep 13, 2011 at 6:35 AM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All Plumbago auruculata from Arya PG College Campus Panipat Cultivated as a hedge -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh

Re: [efloraofindia:83694] efloraofindia:''For Id 24092011MR6’’ big tree with attractive yellow flowers Pune

2011-09-26 Thread promila chaturvedi
Yes to me also it looks like C. siamea. Promila On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 6:09 AM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: may be *Senna siamea* On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 11:26 PM, Tanay Bose tanaybos...@gmail.comwrote: Cassia fistula? The photo of the whole inflorescence should help Tanay

Re: [efloraofindia:83701] Flora of Chakrata: Aconitum sp from Deovan Chakrata

2011-09-26 Thread promila chaturvedi
It is a shade loving plant. Aconite is a Homeopathic medicine also. Promila On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 7:52 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Yes Aconitum heterophyllum -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007

Re: [efloraofindia:84236] ORCHIDACEAE: Habenaria dentata (Sw.) Schltr.

2011-09-28 Thread promila chaturvedi
Very beautiful orchids Dr. Kumar. Thanks for showing them. Promila On Sun, Sep 18, 2011 at 2:13 PM, Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks a lot Gibs. Pankaj On Sun, Sep 18, 2011 at 3:19 PM, Giby Kuriakose giby.kuriak...@gmail.com wrote: Nice Picture Pankaj Thanks for sharing

Re: [efloraofindia:37646] Fwd: Paryavaran Mitra Purskar to Madhuri Pejavar

2010-06-08 Thread promila chaturvedi
Congratulations, Maduri Ji. Promila On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 1:41 PM, Muthu Karthick nmk@gmail.com wrote: No issues Madhuriji, I never mind spelling errors. On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 1:26 PM, Madhuri Pejaver formpeja...@yahoo.comwrote: SORRY FOR SPELLING MISTAKE IN NAME. It should be

Re: [efloraofindia:37671] Fwd: Fern for id 080610MK2

2010-06-08 Thread promila chaturvedi
to me it does not look like cyathocline. It looks like Cheilanthes feei or C. lanosa of Pteradaceae. Promila On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 5:06 PM, Vijayadas D dvijaya...@gmail.com wrote: Cheilanthes sps. On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 2:34 PM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Then I think these

Re: [efloraofindia:37673] ID please

2010-06-08 Thread promila chaturvedi
To me also it looks like Schefflera venosa. Promila On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 9:51 AM, Neil Soares drneilsoa...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi Ajinkya, Beautiful photographs of Schefflera venulosa [S.elliptica] a climbing shrub. The local name is Ravanti / Waghchavad. Had collected a sapling from

Re: [efloraofindia:37790] Validate

2010-06-09 Thread promila chaturvedi
Satish Ji, as far as I know Plumeria pudica has fiddle or spoon shape leaves, and it is a hardy variety of the genus which does not get fungal or bactirial attack. regards, Promila On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 3:22 PM, Satish Chile chilesat...@gmail.com wrote: Kindly validate this is *Plumeria

Re: [efloraofindia:37809] Re: Climber form Arunachal for ID

2010-06-09 Thread promila chaturvedi
Ritesh ji, Very happy to know that you have achieved that height in the field. Congratulations. Promila On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 3:48 PM, Ritesh Choudhary ritesh@gmail.comwrote: Dear Pravirji, What a sweet coincidence!! This is nothing but 'Embelia arunachalensis' (Myrsinaceae) described

Re: [efloraofindia:37814] To share 090610 ET

2010-06-09 Thread promila chaturvedi
To me also it looks like the Congress Grass- the Parthenium (weed which came with wheat consignment from US). Promila On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 2:03 PM, Muthu Karthick nmk@gmail.com wrote: Dear sir, First picture shows *Parthenium hysterophorus* L. of Asteraceae; a Tropical American weed.

Re: [efloraofindia:37824] 080610vks3

2010-06-09 Thread promila chaturvedi
I agree with Prof. Gurucharan Singh and Tanay Ji. It is indeed Garedia jasminoed. Promila On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 8:03 AM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Gardenia jasminoides I hope !! Tanay On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 8:03 AM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: This is some

Re: [efloraofindia:37825] 080610vks3

2010-06-09 Thread promila chaturvedi
Sorry for spelling mistake. It is gardenia jasminodes. Promila On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 8:03 AM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Gardenia jasminoides I hope !! Tanay On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 8:03 AM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: This is some species of Gardenia On Tue,

Re: [efloraofindia:37933] Re: Plant for ID | 10Jun2010AR01

2010-06-10 Thread promila chaturvedi
Dear All, I want to know if it is in any way associated with pultice which was ap[lied on boils in olden days. Promila On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 9:48 PM, Dr K. Brijesh ayurbrij...@gmail.com wrote: On Jun 9, 6:20 pm, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the validation Sir Ji

Re: [efloraofindia:37940] Re: Apium graveolens from Khukhrana Panipat-060610-2

2010-06-10 Thread promila chaturvedi
Thanks Balkar Ji. I immediately lodged a complain and took the complaint No. Promila On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 9:43 PM, Balkar Arya balkara...@gmail.com wrote: Promila ji You must lodge a complaint against them on 1800-345-0111 For more info visit http://www.censusindia.gov.in Regards -- Dr

Re: [efloraofindia:38318] To Share 130610 ET

2010-06-13 Thread promila chaturvedi
I agree with Prof. Sing. It looks like Red Hot Pocker. Promila On Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 2:26 PM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: I hope this is Red Hot Pocker Kniphofia citrina -- Dr. Gurcharan Singh Retired Associate Professor SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi,

Re: [efloraofindia:38320] New leaves of Ficus religiosa..

2010-06-13 Thread promila chaturvedi
Dear all, please tell me which tree is known as Bodhi Tree(uner that tree Mahatma Budh got enlightenment)- Ficus religiosa or Ficus benghalensis and why? I thought it is Ficus religiosa because it is one of the worshiped tree in Hindu Religion. Promila On Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 12:50 PM, Prashant

Re: [efloraofindia:38323] Request for ID – 190410S C1

2010-06-13 Thread promila chaturvedi
The leaves of Artocarpus are deeply cut. Promila On Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 7:34 AM, Gurcharan Singh singh...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id assistance please. Some earlier relevant feedback: ... just guessing, *possibly a species of Ixora? * Regards. from Dinesh ji. “Another

Re: [efloraofindia:38333] ID Of this shrub

2010-06-13 Thread promila chaturvedi
What is the Botanical name of China Orange. Members please tell me. Regards, Promila On Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 10:01 AM, Yazdy Palia yazdypa...@gmail.com wrote: Thank You Vijayasankar ji and Tanay Ji for the information. I have so far seen small plants of the tree so far hence the mistake.

Re: [efloraofindia:38407] a picture for you

2010-06-14 Thread promila chaturvedi
Here in North India malies call Commelina sp. and Satrecia as Cankaua. Prom ila On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 12:50 PM, Dinesh Valke dinesh.va...@gmail.comwrote: ... to me, the leaves are typical of *C. benghalensis*, ... but of course, Tanay and Satish (Chile) ji must certainly be knowing this

Re: [efloraofindia:38417] Crinum latifolium at CBD Hills

2010-06-14 Thread promila chaturvedi
I our local language it is call Sudarshan. The juice of its leaves is considered to have medicinal value as it was used in olden times to cure ear pain. Promila On Sun, Jun 13, 2010 at 10:49 PM, Satish Phadke drsmpha...@gmail.comwrote: Quite amazed to see this natural beauty still growing wild

Re: [efloraofindia:38538] Putranjiva roxburgii

2010-06-15 Thread promila chaturvedi
I also feel that all the picture are of the same tree- Putranjeeva roxburghii. Promila On Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 9:54 AM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: I was pleasure that we could help you Rakesh Ji Tanay On Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 9:44 AM, Rakesh Biswas rakesh7bis...@gmail.comwrote:

Re: [efloraofindia:38543] Delonix regia

2010-06-15 Thread promila chaturvedi
I thought Krishna Chura and Radha chura is Caesalpinia pulcherrima syn Poinciana pulcherrima. The Red flowered variety is known as Krishna Chura and the yollow flowered is known as Radha Chura. Promila On Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 9:10 AM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Splendid red flowers

Re: [efloraofindia:38548] African Sausage Tree.

2010-06-15 Thread promila chaturvedi
Long time back in a small writeup of National Geographic I read that Red Indian used the juice of the leaves of this tree- Kijelia pinnata- to treat skin malignancy. During British time a pod of the tree came to Bombay Presidecy shores with the sea waves and it flurished in our climate happily.

Re: [efloraofindia:38554] Fruiting plant | ID. Request 16Jun2010

2010-06-15 Thread promila chaturvedi
Hi, it is Carissa karandas-Karonda. Promila On Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 6:51 PM, raghu ananth raghu_...@yahoo.com wrote: Kind request to ID this beautiful fruiting plant Date/Time : 1 Jan 2009 05:22PM Location- Place, altitude and GPS: Angamali, Kerala Habitat- garden/

Re: [efloraofindia:38651] Orchid for Id #1 | 12Jun10AR01

2010-06-16 Thread promila chaturvedi
May be Dendrobium nobile. Promila On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 11:20 AM, Rashida Atthar atthar.rash...@gmail.comwrote: Probably the common Dendrobium we see, a hybrid?, not sure though. I am growing one which has a similar colour ! regards, Rashida. On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 9:22 AM, tanay bose

Re: [efloraofindia:38655] Ochna obtusata from Delhi

2010-06-16 Thread promila chaturvedi
I got them planted in Sir Gangaram Hospital in 1989. Now they have disappeared from there because the hospital got expanded. Afterwards I did not find it in any nursery of Delhi. Promila On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 8:50 AM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the information and

Re: [efloraofindia:38656] Fruits of Ochna obtusata Syn. Ochna squarrosa

2010-06-16 Thread promila chaturvedi
I have not seen this colour flower of this cultivar, saw only the yellow flowered. Promila On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 8:48 AM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Good catch Shubhada Ji !! Thanks for sharing Tanay On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 10:05 PM, shubhada nikharge

Re: [efloraofindia:38744] AR 10, 2010

2010-06-17 Thread promila chaturvedi
I think some species of fuschia. Promila On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 4:37 PM, cheriyan vj cheriya...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Enclosing pics of a few more fuchsia hybrids presently flowering at my house in coonoor. cheriyan On Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 10:29 AM, tanay bose

Re: [efloraofindia:38823] Journey towards eFlora of India: Small steps

2010-06-18 Thread promila chaturvedi
Congrats. Prof. Singh. It is really engrossing. Promila On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 3:28 PM, Rashida Atthar atthar.rash...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks a lot Sir for the great efforts in putting this complicated family together. I think if we can put the correct pictures with them, than it will be

Re: [efloraofindia:38827] Pagoda tree

2010-06-18 Thread promila chaturvedi
I also agree with Ajinkya Ji. I t is indeed Plumera alba. Promila On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 5:17 PM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Mani Ji, Pagoda tree is Styphnolobium japonicum and I feel this is not the tree! As Ajinkya Ji said it Plumeria alba Regards Tanay On Fri, Jun

Re: [efloraofindia:38839]

2010-06-18 Thread promila chaturvedi
. This can be done through grafting or layering techniques. Kunhikannan On 17 June 2010 13:50, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for any assistance in the matter please. -- Forwarded message -- From: promila chaturvedi thegardener.chaturv...@gmail.com Date

Re: [efloraofindia:38842] Aerides species from Amboli

2010-06-18 Thread promila chaturvedi
Seems to br Aerides crispum only. Promilai On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 11:20 AM, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. Some earlier relevant feedback: “I think you are correct Satish ji, but still wait for others to comment Tanay”

Re: [efloraofindia:38847] Murraya paniculata -Kamini

2010-06-18 Thread promila chaturvedi
If Murraya paniculata is syn. M.exautica? I feel it is. And in hindi it is called Kamini. Promila On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 6:14 PM, Rashida Atthar atthar.rash...@gmail.comwrote: Murraya paniculata - Come monsoons and this fragrant small trees in Mumbai compounds and gardens start blooming and

RE: [efloraofindia:39010]

2010-06-20 Thread promila chaturvedi
-- From: promila chaturvedi thegardener.chaturv...@gmail.com Date: 3 June 2010 14:28 Subject: [efloraofindia:37001] To: indiantreepix@googlegroups.com Dear all, Please tell me how and when to prune the old braches (croosing branches) of mango trees. Because the branches started getting

Re: [efloraofindia:39011] Re: 5 pictures for you

2010-06-20 Thread promila chaturvedi
Yes Averrhora carambola. Ripe fruits taste good while eaten raw. Promila On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 10:42 PM, Padmini Raghavan padi...@gmail.comwrote: The unripe fruit is a good source of Vitamin C. It is used to clean brass vessels. I made some delicious wine with it in January 2009. This

Re: [efloraofindia:39012] Pink Cassias ?

2010-06-20 Thread promila chaturvedi
Cassia javanica Promila On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 5:49 PM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All, This in Pink Cassia [*Cassia javanica*] Regards Tanay On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 12:30 PM, ajinkya gadave ajinkyagad...@gmail.comwrote: i think this is Cassia javanica On Sat,

Re: [efloraofindia:39077] Photo for Id 210610KK02

2010-06-21 Thread promila chaturvedi
it is pine apple. Regards, Promila On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 6:04 PM, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: Rajaji, I think this is the cone of pine tree. Trees seen also in higher altitutdes of Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Regards, Mani. On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 6:01 PM, raja kanwal

Re: [efloraofindia:39079] Fern for ID

2010-06-21 Thread promila chaturvedi
I agree with Muthu ji and Tanay Ji. It is Adiantum var. Promila On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 4:51 PM, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com wrote: Saw this fern on a wall in Rajmachchi hills. Kindly identify the fern. Regards, Mani. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [efloraofindia:39172] Is it Dendrobium nobile?

2010-06-22 Thread promila chaturvedi
I also think it is Dendrobium nobile. Promila On Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 5:05 PM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Dendrobium nobile is the call from my side too !! Tanay On Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 2:15 PM, raja kanwal raja.kanwa...@gmail.comwrote: Dear all, Is it Dendrobium nobile

Re: [efloraofindia:39182] Sadaphuli

2010-06-22 Thread promila chaturvedi
Vinca rosea-Sadabahar. Promila On Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 9:13 AM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Padmini Ji the was Vinca major !! Tanay On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 11:12 PM, Padmini Raghavan padi...@gmail.comwrote: Both the petals and leaves of this plant appear to be different from

Re: [efloraofindia:39184] Markhamia lutea

2010-06-22 Thread promila chaturvedi
I know one tree which has twisted long seed pods. It was known as Heterophragma adenophyllum. On Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 8:49 AM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Indeed !! Nice shot of *Markhamia lutea* commonly known as Nile Tulip Tree native to Africa. Tanay On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at

Re: [efloraofindia:39185] Pink Cassias ?

2010-06-22 Thread promila chaturvedi
. Padmini Raghavan. On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 5:41 PM, promila chaturvedi thegardener.chaturv...@gmail.com wrote: Cassia javanica Promila On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 5:49 PM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All, This in Pink Cassia [Cassia javanica] Regards Tanay

RE: [efloraofindia:39628] Orchid for Id #1 | 12Jun10AR01

2010-06-28 Thread promila chaturvedi
I think it is Dendrobium nobile. Promila Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:52:26 +0530 Subject: Fwd: [efloraofindia:38006] Orchid for Id #1 | 12Jun10AR01 From: jmga...@gmail.com To: indiantreepix@googlegroups.com CC: tanaybos...@gmail.com; rashidaatt...@hotmail.com; landdes...@hotmail.com;

RE: [efloraofindia:39731] Orchid for Id #1 | 12Jun10AR01

2010-06-29 Thread promila chaturvedi
; tanaybos...@gmail.com; rashidaatt...@hotmail.com; sweedle.cer...@gmail.com; navendu.p...@gmail.com; le...@rediffmail.com It is Dendrobium sonia. Regards, Mani. On 6/28/10, promila chaturvedi landdes...@hotmail.com wrote: I think it is Dendrobium nobile. Promila Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10

Re: [efloraofindia:39746] Pagoda tree

2010-06-29 Thread promila chaturvedi
Plumeria -Frangipani is also known temple tree or Pagoda tree as in South East Asia they are planted around Pagodas. But I am not sure if all varieties of Plumeria are known as Pagoda tree or some particular one. Promila On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 2:20 PM, mani nair mani.na...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [efloraofindia:39850] Re: Idrequest - 29Jun2010AR03

2010-06-30 Thread promila chaturvedi
I agree with Tanay Ji and Giby Ji. Promila On Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 11:00 PM, Smilax004 giby.kuriak...@gmail.comwrote: It is a species Bulbophyllum sp. You need flower for species identification. Regards Giby On Jun 29, 8:31 pm, raghu ananth raghu_...@yahoo.com wrote: Idrequest -

Re: [efloraofindia:39866] 3 pictures for you

2010-06-30 Thread promila chaturvedi
Yes, it is Lal Sag. One of the Amaranthus species. Promila On Wed, Jun 30, 2010 at 6:11 PM, J.M. Garg jmga...@gmail.com wrote: Forwarding again for Id confirmation or otherwise please. Some earlier relevant feedback: “I think this is *Amaranthus gangeticus* L.( *Amaranthus tricolor* L.) in

Re: [efloraofindia:40126] Into the heart of old, stately trees ...

2010-07-03 Thread promila chaturvedi
these inpvation are killing our trees. and destroying the environment Promila On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 6:28 PM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Nice innovation to get a bird's eye view. Tanay On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 5:59 PM, raghu ananth raghu_...@yahoo.com wrote: The canopy walk

Re: [efloraofindia:40127] Nephelium ramboutan-ake from Arunachal Pradesh

2010-07-03 Thread promila chaturvedi
Is it Rambootan. Promila On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 6:14 PM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: Nice to see this fruit agin people eat this fruits i too had it taste is similar to litchi tanay On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 12:46 PM, Ritesh Kumar Choudhary ritesh@gmail.com wrote: Dear

Re: [efloraofindia:40131] Species Id: 02-07-2010-DKV 1

2010-07-03 Thread promila chaturvedi
In JNU campus I think it is used as avenue tree. I do not know if the trees are still there. I visited the campus 12 years back. Promila On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 1:06 PM, Neil Soares drneilsoa...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi Mr.Kumar, Nice photographs of Syzygium alternans locally called Pan Jhambul

Re: [efloraofindia:40132] Terminalia arjuna - leaves, flowers, fruits cocoon of a moth

2010-07-03 Thread promila chaturvedi
Though Delhi hosts plenty of T. arjuna. On Janpath they stand both the sides of road as avenue tree. But it is difficult to locate any insect life at the crown because they are tall trees. I admire you Shubhada ji, to locate, identify and take a picture of the crysalis. Promila On Sat, Jul 3,

Re: [efloraofindia:40548] Three in one?

2010-07-08 Thread promila chaturvedi
Is it some sort of Agave. Promila On Thu, Jul 8, 2010 at 5:05 PM, Pankaj Oudhia pankajoud...@gmail.comwrote: Dear Group Members, I was in flower nursery last month. At first look I was little confused but very soon I identified it as *Selfa fabricata*. Please confirm. ;) regards

Re: [efloraofindia:40551] 170610vks2

2010-07-08 Thread promila chaturvedi
It looks like Chaulai. One of the Amaranthus vars. Promila On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 5:19 PM, vinay vinay...@gmail.com wrote: Dear all i am sending this plant looks like amarantus sp. Date/Time-10/06/2010 Location- Place, Altitude, GPS- JNU, New Delhi Habitat- Garden/ Urban/ Wild/ Type-

Re: [efloraofindia:40558] Baobab

2010-07-08 Thread promila chaturvedi
Yes, this plant was discussed previously in connection of Krishna, Rukmini and Parijat tree. Promila On Thu, Jul 8, 2010 at 5:52 PM, tanay bose tanaybos...@gmail.com wrote: The Stamp photo of Parijat and discussion was initiated by Sibdas Ji. Tanay On Thu, Jul 8, 2010 at 12:10 PM, Gurcharan

Re: [efloraofindia:40841] Re: Request for ID Areca sp - 040710RA1

2010-07-11 Thread promila chaturvedi
Dr. Kumar, Roystonia regia does not have fruits, though it flowers when it is arround 30 year of age. One, in my house has got some sort of bloom. If it opens, I may be able to send a picture or two. Promila On Sun, Jul 11, 2010 at 5:28 PM, Dr. Pankaj Kumar sahanipan...@gmail.comwrote: This I

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