Heritiera papilio
- Habit
- Tree
- Found in India
- Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka
- Flowering
- January-May
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Heritiera papilio
- Genus
- Heritiera
- Family
- Sterculiaceae
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests
- Habitat type
- Forest
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, Bangladesh
- Found in India
- Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka
- Flowering & fruiting
- January-May
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Sterculiaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Sterculiaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Heritiera papilio
Heritiera papilio is a tree belonging to the Sterculiaceae family (Cacao/Cola family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple/lobed leaves, cymose/panicle flower clusters, follicle/capsule/samara fruit. It is typically found in evergreen forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during January-May.
Sterculiaceae
Cacao/Cola family
Heritiera papilio belongs to the Sterculiaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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