Fabaceae · Atylosia

Atylosia albicans

Climbing shruboutdoor
Habit
Climbing shrub
Found in India
Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
Flowering
September-April

Plant Details

Scientific name
Atylosia albicans
Genus
Atylosia
Family
Fabaceae
Habitat
Deciduous and scrub forests and on road sides
Habitat type
Forest, Scrub
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka
Found in India
Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
Flowering & fruiting
September-April
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Fabaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Legume

Typical of the Fabaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Atylosia albicans

Atylosia albicans is a climbing shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family (Legume/Bean family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/trifoliate leaves, raceme/panicle/head flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is typically found in deciduous and scrub forests and on road sides. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-April.

Illustration representing the Fabaceae family
Botanical family

Fabaceae

Legume/Bean family

Atylosia albicans belongs to the Fabaceae family.

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