About Gymnopetalum wightii
Gymnopetalum wightii (Gymnopetalum wightii) is a climber belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family (Cucumber/Gourd family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple/lobed leaves, solitary/racemose flower clusters, pepo (gourd/berry) fruit. It is typically found in deciduous forests. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-November.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Gymnopetalum wightii
- Genus
- Gymnopetalum
- Family
- CUCURBITACEAE
- Habit
- Climber
- Habitat
- Deciduous forests
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-November
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Cucurbitaceae
Cucumber/Gourd family
Gymnopetalum wightii belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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