Ancistrocladus heyneanus
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Jayesh Patil
Mar 5, 2011, 12:55:24 PM3/5/11
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Hi,
Attached is a photo of the the liana, Ancistrocladus heyneanus from Ancistrocladaceae seen at Matheran.
Ancistrocladus is the only genus in this family. According to Cooke, of the two species found in India, only one of the 10 species from this genus has been reported to occur in main-land India while the other species, A. tectorius is endemic to the Andaman Islands.
While he mentions it to be 'pretty common in the Ghats', it is endangered and endemic to the Western Ghats.
Recent findings that the species A. korupensis has potential anti-AIDS activity had led to interest in this genus. Unfortunately, while this finding is a good news for humans, its a sad news for this genus as this will now probably be exploited.
Sadly was unable to take photos of the leaves as there were at a height and in a direction which didn't allow proper photography.
The leaves of this plant are very peculiar and it has a tendril with several hook-like structures for support.
Binomial name: Ancistrocladus heyneanus Wall. Cat.
Family: Ancistrocladaceae
Photographed at: Matheran
Photographed on: 16 February, 2011
- Jayesh
Attached is a photo of the the liana, Ancistrocladus heyneanus from Ancistrocladaceae seen at Matheran.
Ancistrocladus is the only genus in this family. According to Cooke, of the two species found in India, only one of the 10 species from this genus has been reported to occur in main-land India while the other species, A. tectorius is endemic to the Andaman Islands.
While he mentions it to be 'pretty common in the Ghats', it is endangered and endemic to the Western Ghats.
Recent findings that the species A. korupensis has potential anti-AIDS activity had led to interest in this genus. Unfortunately, while this finding is a good news for humans, its a sad news for this genus as this will now probably be exploited.
Sadly was unable to take photos of the leaves as there were at a height and in a direction which didn't allow proper photography.
The leaves of this plant are very peculiar and it has a tendril with several hook-like structures for support.
Binomial name: Ancistrocladus heyneanus Wall. Cat.
Family: Ancistrocladaceae
Photographed at: Matheran
Photographed on: 16 February, 2011
- Jayesh
tanay bose
Mar 5, 2011, 2:32:01 PM3/5/11
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Thanks Jayesh Ji for sharing
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Mahadeswara
Mar 5, 2011, 10:40:45 PM3/5/11
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Excellent photograph. The info is very very useful. Such info is
very much needed. One can emulate your format of reporting the
scientific and general info on the species. I appreciate your
valuable contribution.
> Attached is a photo of the the liana, *Ancistrocladus heyneanus* from
> Ancistrocladaceae seen at Matheran.
> *Ancistrocladus* is the only genus in this family. According to Cooke, of
> tectorius* is endemic to the Andaman Islands.
> 139KViewDownload
very much needed. One can emulate your format of reporting the
scientific and general info on the species. I appreciate your
valuable contribution.
> Attached is a photo of the the liana, *Ancistrocladus heyneanus* from
> Ancistrocladaceae seen at Matheran.
> *Ancistrocladus* is the only genus in this family. According to Cooke, of
> the two species found in India, only one of the 10 species from this genus
> has been reported to occur in main-land India while the other species, *A.
> tectorius* is endemic to the Andaman Islands.
> While he mentions it to be 'pretty common in the Ghats', it is endangered
> and endemic to the Western Ghats.
> Recent findings that the species *A. korupensis* has potential anti-AIDS
> and endemic to the Western Ghats.
> activity had led to interest in this genus. Unfortunately, while this
> finding is a good news for humans, its a sad news for this genus as this
> will now probably be exploited.
>
> Sadly was unable to take photos of the leaves as there were at a height and
> in a direction which didn't allow proper photography.
> The leaves of this plant are very peculiar and it has a tendril with several
> hook-like structures for support.
>
> Binomial name: *Ancistrocladus heyneanus* Wall. Cat.
> finding is a good news for humans, its a sad news for this genus as this
> will now probably be exploited.
>
> Sadly was unable to take photos of the leaves as there were at a height and
> in a direction which didn't allow proper photography.
> The leaves of this plant are very peculiar and it has a tendril with several
> hook-like structures for support.
>
> Family: Ancistrocladaceae
> Photographed at: Matheran
> Photographed on: 16 February, 2011
>
> - Jayesh
>
> Ancistrocladus heyneanus.jpg
> Photographed at: Matheran
> Photographed on: 16 February, 2011
>
> - Jayesh
>
> 139KViewDownload
Satish Phadke
Mar 6, 2011, 4:26:43 AM3/6/11
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Thanks for sharing this rare plant. Good photograph too..
Dr Phadke
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Aruna
Mar 6, 2011, 11:11:12 AM3/6/11
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Hello jayesh,
Good information.
> Hi,
>
> Attached is a photo of the the liana, *Ancistrocladus heyneanus* from
> Ancistrocladaceae seen at Matheran.
> *Ancistrocladus* is the only genus in this family. According to Cooke, of
> tectorius* is endemic to the Andaman Islands.
> 139KViewDownload
Good information.
> Hi,
>
> Attached is a photo of the the liana, *Ancistrocladus heyneanus* from
> Ancistrocladaceae seen at Matheran.
> *Ancistrocladus* is the only genus in this family. According to Cooke, of
> the two species found in India, only one of the 10 species from this genus
> has been reported to occur in main-land India while the other species, *A.
> tectorius* is endemic to the Andaman Islands.
> While he mentions it to be 'pretty common in the Ghats', it is endangered
> and endemic to the Western Ghats.
> Recent findings that the species *A. korupensis* has potential anti-AIDS
> and endemic to the Western Ghats.
> activity had led to interest in this genus. Unfortunately, while this
> finding is a good news for humans, its a sad news for this genus as this
> will now probably be exploited.
>
> Sadly was unable to take photos of the leaves as there were at a height and
> in a direction which didn't allow proper photography.
> The leaves of this plant are very peculiar and it has a tendril with several
> hook-like structures for support.
>
> Binomial name: *Ancistrocladus heyneanus* Wall. Cat.
> finding is a good news for humans, its a sad news for this genus as this
> will now probably be exploited.
>
> Sadly was unable to take photos of the leaves as there were at a height and
> in a direction which didn't allow proper photography.
> The leaves of this plant are very peculiar and it has a tendril with several
> hook-like structures for support.
>
> Family: Ancistrocladaceae
> Photographed at: Matheran
> Photographed on: 16 February, 2011
>
> - Jayesh
>
> Ancistrocladus heyneanus.jpg
> Photographed at: Matheran
> Photographed on: 16 February, 2011
>
> - Jayesh
>
> 139KViewDownload
Pankaj Kumar
Mar 6, 2011, 11:43:09 AM3/6/11
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That was nice and informative.
Thanks a lot for sharing Mr. Jayesh.
Pankaj
Thanks a lot for sharing Mr. Jayesh.
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Aruna
Mar 7, 2011, 8:49:21 AM3/7/11
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Yes according to me its same. Last year one of my friend had sent me
the photograph of Ancistrocladus heyneanus fron Phansad.
...Aruna
On Mar 7, 11:52 am, Pravin Kawale <kawale.pra...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
> Is it same?
> Photographed at Phansad WLS
> Maharashtra im March 2007
> Regards
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the photograph of Ancistrocladus heyneanus fron Phansad.
...Aruna
On Mar 7, 11:52 am, Pravin Kawale <kawale.pra...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
> Is it same?
> Photographed at Phansad WLS
> Maharashtra im March 2007
> Regards
> On 3/6/11, Pankaj Kumar <sahanipan...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > That was nice and informative.
> > Thanks a lot for sharing Mr. Jayesh.
> > Pankaj
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > That was nice and informative.
> > Thanks a lot for sharing Mr. Jayesh.
> > Pankaj
>
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rajank
Mar 9, 2011, 5:48:24 AM3/9/11
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thanks for sharing a nice photo of this plant's flower.
i have seen this plant at Matheran too, but only with very
long(10-20cm) shining & dark green lvs, and branches with hook.
rajank
> Hi,
>
> Attached is a photo of the the liana, *Ancistrocladus heyneanus* from
> Ancistrocladaceae seen at Matheran.
> *Ancistrocladus* is the only genus in this family. According to Cooke, of
> tectorius* is endemic to the Andaman Islands.
> 139KViewDownload
i have seen this plant at Matheran too, but only with very
long(10-20cm) shining & dark green lvs, and branches with hook.
rajank
> Hi,
>
> Attached is a photo of the the liana, *Ancistrocladus heyneanus* from
> Ancistrocladaceae seen at Matheran.
> *Ancistrocladus* is the only genus in this family. According to Cooke, of
> the two species found in India, only one of the 10 species from this genus
> has been reported to occur in main-land India while the other species, *A.
> tectorius* is endemic to the Andaman Islands.
> While he mentions it to be 'pretty common in the Ghats', it is endangered
> and endemic to the Western Ghats.
> Recent findings that the species *A. korupensis* has potential anti-AIDS
> and endemic to the Western Ghats.
> activity had led to interest in this genus. Unfortunately, while this
> finding is a good news for humans, its a sad news for this genus as this
> will now probably be exploited.
>
> Sadly was unable to take photos of the leaves as there were at a height and
> in a direction which didn't allow proper photography.
> The leaves of this plant are very peculiar and it has a tendril with several
> hook-like structures for support.
>
> Binomial name: *Ancistrocladus heyneanus* Wall. Cat.
> finding is a good news for humans, its a sad news for this genus as this
> will now probably be exploited.
>
> Sadly was unable to take photos of the leaves as there were at a height and
> in a direction which didn't allow proper photography.
> The leaves of this plant are very peculiar and it has a tendril with several
> hook-like structures for support.
>
> Family: Ancistrocladaceae
> Photographed at: Matheran
> Photographed on: 16 February, 2011
>
> - Jayesh
>
> Ancistrocladus heyneanus.jpg
> Photographed at: Matheran
> Photographed on: 16 February, 2011
>
> - Jayesh
>
> 139KViewDownload
renee vyas vyas
Mar 9, 2011, 5:53:31 AM3/9/11
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Dear Jayeshji,
Thanks for the picture of the flower and the information......I have seen this plant in Matheran, Swantwadi and recently in Thathekad Bird Sanctuary in Ernakulam dist of Kerala but had never seen the flowers.
Attaching here a picture of the hook like structure of Ancistrocladus heyneanus taken in Sawantwadi in September,2010.
Regards,
Renee
rajank
Mar 10, 2011, 4:44:47 AM3/10/11
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Reeneji ,
Thanks for excellent picture of hook & plant also.
rajank
On Mar 9, 3:53 pm, renee vyas vyas <reneevy...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear Jayeshji,
>
> Thanks for the picture of the flower and the information......I have seen
> this plant in Matheran, Swantwadi and recently in Thathekad Bird Sanctuary
> in Ernakulam dist of Kerala but had never seen the flowers.
>
> Attaching here a picture of the hook like structure of Ancistrocladus
> heyneanus taken in Sawantwadi in September,2010.
>
> Regards,
>
> Renee
>
>
>
> On Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 11:25 PM, Jayesh Patil <jayesh...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi,
>
> > Attached is a photo of the the liana, *Ancistrocladus heyneanus* from
> > Ancistrocladaceae seen at Matheran.
> > *Ancistrocladus* is the only genus in this family. According to Cooke, of
> > tectorius* is endemic to the Andaman Islands.
> 222KViewDownload
>
> Leaves of Ancistrocladus heyneanus_1.JPG
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Thanks for excellent picture of hook & plant also.
rajank
On Mar 9, 3:53 pm, renee vyas vyas <reneevy...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear Jayeshji,
>
> Thanks for the picture of the flower and the information......I have seen
> this plant in Matheran, Swantwadi and recently in Thathekad Bird Sanctuary
> in Ernakulam dist of Kerala but had never seen the flowers.
>
> Attaching here a picture of the hook like structure of Ancistrocladus
> heyneanus taken in Sawantwadi in September,2010.
>
> Regards,
>
> Renee
>
>
>
> On Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 11:25 PM, Jayesh Patil <jayesh...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hi,
>
> > Ancistrocladaceae seen at Matheran.
> > *Ancistrocladus* is the only genus in this family. According to Cooke, of
> > the two species found in India, only one of the 10 species from this genus
> > has been reported to occur in main-land India while the other species, *A.
> > tectorius* is endemic to the Andaman Islands.
> > While he mentions it to be 'pretty common in the Ghats', it is endangered
> > and endemic to the Western Ghats.
> > Recent findings that the species *A. korupensis* has potential anti-AIDS
> > and endemic to the Western Ghats.
> > activity had led to interest in this genus. Unfortunately, while this
> > finding is a good news for humans, its a sad news for this genus as this
> > will now probably be exploited.
>
> > Sadly was unable to take photos of the leaves as there were at a height and
> > in a direction which didn't allow proper photography.
> > The leaves of this plant are very peculiar and it has a tendril with
> > several hook-like structures for support.
>
> > Binomial name: *Ancistrocladus heyneanus* Wall. Cat.
> > finding is a good news for humans, its a sad news for this genus as this
> > will now probably be exploited.
>
> > Sadly was unable to take photos of the leaves as there were at a height and
> > in a direction which didn't allow proper photography.
> > The leaves of this plant are very peculiar and it has a tendril with
> > several hook-like structures for support.
>
> > Family: Ancistrocladaceae
> > Photographed at: Matheran
> > Photographed on: 16 February, 2011
>
> > - Jayesh
>
>
>
> Ancistrocladus heyneanus_1.JPG
> > Photographed at: Matheran
> > Photographed on: 16 February, 2011
>
> > - Jayesh
>
>
>
> 222KViewDownload
>
> Leaves of Ancistrocladus heyneanus_1.JPG
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Usha Desai
Mar 11, 2011, 5:38:45 AM3/11/11
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Thank you Jayeshji,Pravinji and Reneeji...excellent photographs and information.
Annkistin=a hook, clados=branch Refers to branches which have hook-like modified branchlets.
I thought this information will help to remember the name!
Usha
Annkistin=a hook, clados=branch Refers to branches which have hook-like modified branchlets.
I thought this information will help to remember the name!
Usha
Aruna
Mar 16, 2011, 10:03:07 AM3/16/11
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Hello Manasi,
Good photograph of the hooks.
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Good photograph of the hooks.
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