About Holostemma
Holostemma (Holostemma annulare) is a climber belonging to the Asclepiadaceae family (Milkweed Family). It is typically found in scrub and dry deciduous forests, also in plains. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, Himalayas, Myanmar, China, Pakistan. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-January.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Holostemma annulare
- Genus
- Holostemma
- Family
- ASCLEPIADACEAE
- Habit
- Climber
- Habitat
- Scrub and dry deciduous forests, also in plains
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Himalayas, Myanmar, China, Pakistan
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-January
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Asclepiadaceae
Milkweed Family
Holostemma belongs to the Asclepiadaceae family.
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