Olacaceae · Erythropalum

Belli Balli / Redstake Climber

Erythropalum scandens

Climbing shrub
Habit
Climbing shrub
Found in India
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Meghalaya & more
Flowering
November-February

Plant Details

Scientific name
Erythropalum scandens
Genus
Erythropalum
Family
Olacaceae
Habitat
Evergreen and semi-Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India
Distribution
Indo-Malesia to South West China and Celebes
Found in India
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland
Flowering & fruiting
November-February
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Local Names

Kannada
ಬೆಳ್ಳಿ ಬಳ್ಳಿ Belli Balli
Malayalam
വെട്ടടമ്പ് Vettatamp, വെട്ടടമ്പ്

About Belli Balli

Redstake Climber (Erythropalum scandens) is a climbing shrub belonging to the Olacaceae family (Olax Family). It is typically found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. Native to India, it is distributed across Indo-Malesia to South West China and Celebes. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-February.

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Botanical family

Olacaceae

Olax Family

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