PLANT FOR ID 25 SMP 1 JAN 2009

[satish phadke]

A big tree on the outskirts of Pune around 25 feet.
Star shaped flowers seen. Leaves alternate exstipulate.
would appreciate ID
Satish
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[Kenneth Greby]

Looks like it is in Anacardiaceae, but I don't know genus or species. Regards-- Ken Greby Palmetto Bay, Florida USA --- On Fri, 1/2/09, satish phadke <phadke...@gmail.com> wrote:

[Neil Soares]

Hi Satish,  It is the Marking Nut tree [Semecarpus anarcardium] locally called Bibha.            Regards,              Neil Soares.

--- On Fri, 1/2/09, satish phadke <phadke...@gmail.com> wrote:

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[satish phadke]

Thanks Neil and Kenneth
It appeared to be from Anacardiaceae family from the flowers but
couldn't spot it.
Satish

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[J.M. Garg]

Some extracts from Wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semecarpus_anacardium

Semecarpus Anacardium (the Oriental Anacardium) is a native of India and is closely related to the cashew.

It is known as bhallatak in India and was called "marking nuts" by Europeans, because it was used by washermen to mark the cloths before washing, as it imparted water insoluble mark to the cloth. It's also known as "Ker" in Kannada.

It is a deciduous tree, found in the outer Himalayas. The nut is about 2.5 cm long, ovoid and smooth lustrous black. In Ayurveda, the fruit is considered a rasayana for longevity and rejuvenation,and is processed before use, as it is toxic in nature.

Recent studies have shown the fruit to be a good anti-inflammatory agent and effective in various types of cancers.

Other links: http://www.herbalcureindia.com/herbs/bhallataka.htm (medicinal use), http://www.apforests.gov.in/Silviculture%20of%20Species/Forest%20Seeds/083.htm (some details).

2009/1/3 satish phadke <phadke...@gmail.com>

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[oikos for ecological services]

Is that Charoli ? it is found in areas around pune.

[Neil Soares]

Hi Ketaki / Manasi,    No. Charoli or Chironji is Buchnania lanzan.               With regards,                  Neil Soares. --- On Mon, 1/5/09, oikos for ecological services <oi...@oikos.in> wrote:

[satish phadke]

I saw the flowering phase of this tree(Identified as Semecarpus by Neil)on 1st Jan.2009
Now this is the picture of Semecarpus known to me showing the fruits(Bibba)shot on 11 Jan 2009.and also another picture shot in July 2007 showing flowers.
Cheers
Satish

2009/1/5 Neil Soares <drneil...@yahoo.com>

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[Dinesh Valke]

... while on Buchanania lanzan, can I know what is the epithet lanzan derived from ?

could it be:

1) any vernacular name of the fruit, for instance launzan in Myanmar

2) Lanja, a place in Konkan, Maharashtra

3) OR altogether something different.

 

Regards.

[Dinesh Valke]

... re-surfacing my query:

Q: what is the epithet lanzan derived from:

could it be:
1) any vernacular name of the fruit, for instance launzan in Myanmar
2) Lanja, a place in Konkan, Maharashtra
3) OR altogether something different.

 

Regards.

 

[Neil Soares]

Hi Dinesh,   To answer your question- quoting from Cooke's ' Flora of Bombay'..."The specific name 'Lanzan' is derived from the Burmese name and was given to the plant by Sprengel in 1800-1801".                   Regards,                     Neil. --- On Thu, 2/5/09, Dinesh Valke <dinesh...@gmail.com> wrote:

[Dinesh Valke]

Thank you very very much, Neil ji.

That was very useful information for me.

Regards.