Calopo
Calopogonium mucunoides
- Habit
- Climber
- Found in India
- Kerala, Goa, Tamil Nadu
- Flowering
- August-February
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Calopogonium mucunoides
- Genus
- Calopogonium
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Habit
- Climber
- Habitat
- Forest plantations, also in the plains
- Habitat type
- Forest, Cultivated
- Native to
- Pantropical
- Distribution
- Tropical Asia, southern India
- Found in India
- Kerala, Goa, Tamil Nadu
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-February
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Fabaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Fabaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Calopo
Calopo (Calopogonium mucunoides) is a climber 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 forest plantations, also in the plains. Native to Pantropical, it is distributed across Tropical Asia, southern India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-February.
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Calopo belongs to the Fabaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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