Sapindaceae · Cardiospermum

Faux Persil

Cardiospermum canescens

Climber
Habit
Climber
Flowering
Throughout the year

Plant Details

Scientific name
Cardiospermum canescens
Genus
Cardiospermum
Habit
Climber
Habitat
Dry deciduous forests, scrub jungle and plains
Habitat type
Forest, Scrub
Distribution
Pantropical
Flowering & fruiting
Throughout the year
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

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

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

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Panicle
Fruit
Capsule

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

About Faux Persil

Faux Persil (Cardiospermum canescens) is a climber belonging to the Sapindaceae family (Soapberry/Lychee family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate compound leaves, panicle/raceme flower clusters, capsule/samara/drupe fruit. It is typically found in dry deciduous forests, scrub jungle and plains. It occurs across Pantropical. It flowers and fruits through much of the year.

Illustration representing the Sapindaceae family
Botanical family

Sapindaceae

Soapberry/Lychee family

Faux Persil belongs to the Sapindaceae family.

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