Kerala Kunstleria
Kunstleria keralensis
- Habit
- Liana
- Found in India
- Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala
- Flowering
- February-June
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Kunstleria keralensis
- Genus
- Kunstleria
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Habit
- Liana
- Habitat
- Evergreen and semi-Evergreen forests, also in sacred groves
- Habitat type
- Forest
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Found in India
- Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala
- Flowering & fruiting
- February-June
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable (VU)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Fabaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Fabaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Malayalam
- മുത്താറിവള്ളി
About Kerala Kunstleria
Kerala Kunstleria (Kunstleria keralensis) is a liana belonging to the Fabaceae family (Legume/Bean family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate pinnate/trifoliate leaves, raceme/panicle/head flower clusters, pod/legume fruit. It is typically found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, also in sacred groves. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-June. Its conservation status has been assessed as Vulnerable (VU).
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Kerala Kunstleria belongs to the Fabaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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