About Cleistanthus malabaricus
Cleistanthus malabaricus (Cleistanthus malabaricus) is a tree belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family (Spurge/Euphorbia family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple/compound leaves, cyathium/raceme/spike flower clusters, capsule (regma) fruit. It is typically found in evergreen forests. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during December-September. Its conservation status has been assessed as Endangered (EN).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Cleistanthus malabaricus
- Genus
- Cleistanthus
- Family
- EUPHORBIACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- December-September
- Conservation status
- Endangered (EN)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- എട്ടിമരം, Cleistanthus malabaricus
Euphorbiaceae
Spurge/Euphorbia family
Cleistanthus malabaricus belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family.
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