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Kanara Derris

Derris canarensis

Liana

Habit: Liana
Found in India: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala & more
Flowering: September-January

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Plant Details

Scientific name: Derris canarensis
Genus: Derris
Family: Fabaceae
Habit: Liana
Habitat: Moist deciduous forests
Habitat type: Forest
Native to: India
Distribution: India
Found in India: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Flowering & fruiting: September-January
Conservation status: Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement: Alternate
Type: Compound
Margin: Entire
Venation: Pinnate

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

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry: Bilateral
Inflorescence: Raceme
Fruit: Legume

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

About Kanara Derris

Kanara Derris (Derris canarensis) is a liana belonging to the Fabaceae family (Legume/Bean family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/trifoliate leaves, raceme/panicle/head flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is typically found in moist deciduous forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-January.

Botanical family

Fabaceae

Legume/Bean family

Kanara Derris belongs to the Fabaceae family.

The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.

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