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 key identification features : tendril climber; capsule inflated; seeds black. It occurs across Pantropical. It flowers and fruits through much of the year.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Cardiospermum canescens
- Genus
- Cardiospermum
- Family
- SAPINDACEAE
- Habit
- Climber
- Habitat
- Dry deciduous forests, scrub jungle and plains Key identification features : Tendril climber; capsule inflated; seeds black
- Distribution
- Pantropical
- Flowering & fruiting
- Throughout the year
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Sapindaceae
Soapberry/Lychee family
Faux Persil belongs to the Sapindaceae family.
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