About Cleistanthus patulus
Cleistanthus patulus (Cleistanthus patulus) 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 stream banks of mixed forests, also deciduous and evergreen forests. It is native to India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-August.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Cleistanthus patulus
- Genus
- Cleistanthus
- Family
- EUPHORBIACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Stream banks of Mixed forests, also deciduous and Evergreen forests
- Native to
- India, Sri Lanka
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- February-August
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Euphorbiaceae
Spurge/Euphorbia family
Cleistanthus patulus belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family.
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