Cucurbitaceae · Ctenolepis

Ctenolepis garcini

Climberoutdoor
Habit
Climber
Found in India
Gujarat
Flowering
August-March

Plant Details

Scientific name
Ctenolepis garcini
Genus
Ctenolepis
Habit
Climber
Habitat
Dry deciduous forests and Scrub jungle
Habitat type
Forest, Scrub
Native to
India, Sri Lanka
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka
Found in India
Gujarat
Flowering & fruiting
August-March
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Lobed margin leaf character
Margin
Lobed
Palmate venation leaf character
Venation
Palmate

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

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Solitary
Fruit
Berry

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

About Ctenolepis garcini

Ctenolepis garcini is a climber belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family (Cucumber/Gourd family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple/lobed leaves, solitary/racemose flower clusters, pepo (gourd/berry) fruit. It is typically found in dry deciduous forests and scrub jungle. It is native to India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-March.

Illustration representing the Cucurbitaceae family
Botanical family

Cucurbitaceae

Cucumber/Gourd family

Ctenolepis garcini belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family.

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