Buffalo calf plant
Combretum albidum var. albidum
Also known as Oval-leaved wheel creeper
About Buffalo calf plant
Buffalo calf plant (Combretum albidum var. albidum) is a liana belonging to the Combretaceae family (Indian almond family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme/head flower clusters, drupe/winged fruit. It is typically found in semi-evergreen forests, along river banks. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-May onwards.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Combretum albidum var. albidum
- Genus
- Combretum
- Family
- COMBRETACEAE
- Habit
- Liana
- Habitat
- Semi-Evergreen forests, along river banks
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar
- Flowering & fruiting
- February-May onwards
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Marathi
- पिळुकी
Combretaceae
Indian almond family
Buffalo calf plant belongs to the Combretaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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