About Embelia basaal
Embelia basaal (Embelia basaal) is a climbing shrub belonging to the Myrsinaceae family (Myrsine Family). It is typically found in moist deciduous forests grasslands, and sacred groves. Native to Indian subcontinent, it is distributed across India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Malay Peninsula. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-May.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Embelia basaal
- Genus
- Embelia
- Family
- MYRSINACEAE
- Habit
- Climbing shrub
- Habitat
- Moist deciduous forests grasslands, and sacred groves
- Native to
- Indian subcontinent
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Malay Peninsula
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-May
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)

Botanical family
Myrsinaceae
Myrsine Family
Embelia basaal belongs to the Myrsinaceae family.
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