Annonaceae · Cyathocalyx

Cyathocalyx zeylanicus

Treeoutdoor
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka

Plant Details

Scientific name
Cyathocalyx zeylanicus
Genus
Cyathocalyx
Habit
Tree
Habitat
Moist Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India, Sri Lanka
Distribution
South India, Sri Lanka
Found in India
Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

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

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Solitary
Fruit
Berry

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

Local Names

Malayalam
കൊടവാഴ

About Cyathocalyx zeylanicus

Cyathocalyx zeylanicus is a tree belonging to the Annonaceae family (Custard apple family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, solitary/cymose flower clusters, aggregate berry/syncarp fruit. It is typically found in moist evergreen forests. It is native to India, Sri Lanka.

Illustration representing the Annonaceae family
Botanical family

Annonaceae

Custard apple family

Cyathocalyx zeylanicus belongs to the Annonaceae family.

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