About Ran Ghevada
Ran Ghevada (Paracalyx scariosus) 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 moist and dry deciduous forests. It occurs across India, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Pakistan. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during January-May.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Paracalyx scariosus
- Genus
- Paracalyx
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Liana
- Habitat
- Moist and dry deciduous forests
- Distribution
- India, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Pakistan
- Flowering & fruiting
- January-May
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Kannada
- ಕಡ್ಲೆನಾರು Kadlenaru, ಕಡಲೆನಾರು Kadalenaru
- Marathi
- रान घेवडा Ran ghevada, रान घेवडा
Botanical family
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Ran Ghevada belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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