SK 3670 14 December 2022

[Saroj Kasaju]

Dear Members,

Location: Chitwan, Nepal 

Altitude : 175m.

Date: 28 january 2013

Habit : Wild 

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

[J.M. Garg]

As fruits appear like mango, can it from Mango family?

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With regards,
J. M. Garg

[Saroj Kasaju]

Trewia nudiflora Wight

I recall it now ! https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F8215%2F8429746282_a2e9b3d390_b.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2F65294918%40N07%2F8429746282&tbnid=PIOtwmVtFEzhYM&vet=12ahUKEwj93oP1t_n7AhWl_TgGHU7XB4AQMyg-egQIARBf..i&docid=xl0gRHafgvUTcM&w=1024&h=681&q=Trewia%20nudiflora&hl=en&client=safari&ved=2ahUKEwj93oP1t_n7AhWl_TgGHU7XB4AQMyg-egQIARBf

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

[J.M. Garg]

From your images I thought it may of Mango size, but it appears quite small as per images at 
https://efloraofindia.com/2011/03/13/mallotus-nudiflorus/

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J.M.Garg

[Saroj Kasaju]

IS ID OK ?

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

[J.M. Garg]

What was the size ?

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J. M. Garg

[J.M. Garg]

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J.M.Garg

[J.M. Garg]

To me appears more closer to images and details at
https://efloraofindia.com/2011/03/31/spondias-pinnata/

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J.M.Garg

[Saroj Kasaju]

I have consulted with some botanists from Nepal having knowledge on tree sp.,

and all suggested for Mallotus nudiflorus (L.) Kulju & Welzen syn : Trevia nudiflora L.

(Not Trewia nudiflora Wight )

Thank you Mr. Garg !

Saroj Kasaju

[J.M. Garg]

Posted images look similar to those you posted in Choerospondias axillaris (Roxb.) B.L. Burtt & A.W. Hill (accepted name)

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With regards,
J.M.Garg

[Saroj Kasaju]

No Mr. Garg . Not Choerospondias axillaris (Roxb.) B.L. Burtt & A.W. Hill 

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

[J.M. Garg]

See your attached image posted at Choerospondias axillaris (Roxb.) B.L. Burtt & A.W. Hill (accepted name)

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J.M.Garg

[Saroj Kasaju]

We use this fruit daily in our cuisine. There is no confusion at all.

And it is not found in the plains and at the Chitwan National Park.

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

[Saroj Kasaju]

This is about the image of  Choerospondias axillaris  ( My image ) you have attached in your last mail.

We use this fruit daily in our cuisine. There is no confusion at all.

And it is not found in the plains and at the Chitwan National Park.

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

[taffa...@gmail.com]

Dear Saroj ji,

As Mallotus belongs to Euphorbiaceae I think it can be easily recognised by the presence of three stigmas attached 

to the fruit if you look for it .

Regards

Taffazull

[Saroj Kasaju]

Thank you Mr. Taffazull,

This is a very old collection so there is no possibility to check it. By the way, this is not Choerospondias axillaris .

What is your opinion about this as Mallotus nudiflorus since a couple of Nepali botanists ID it accordingly.

Saroj Kasaju

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[taffa...@gmail.com]

Dear Saroj ji,

I was just referring to a general feature of the spurge family but I am not familiar with the flora of Nepal and indeed know very little about taxonomy to

judge old specimens. I think only someone more familiar with the flora of that region can opine on that.

With sincere regards

Taffazull

[Saroj Kasaju]

OK Mr. Taffazull.

Thank you.

Saroj Kasaju

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