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Gharvel / Climbing Derris

Derris heyneana

Liana

Habit: Liana

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Plant Details

Scientific name: Derris heyneana
Genus: Derris
Family: Fabaceae
Habit: Liana
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.

Local Names

Marathi: Gharvel

About Gharvel

Climbing Derris (Derris heyneana) 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.

Botanical family

Fabaceae

Legume/Bean family

Gharvel belongs to the Fabaceae family.

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

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