Ran Ghevada
Paracalyx scariosus
- Habit
- Liana
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh & more
- Flowering
- January-May
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Paracalyx scariosus
- Genus
- Paracalyx
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Habit
- Liana
- Habitat
- Moist and dry deciduous forests
- Habitat type
- Forest
- Distribution
- India, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Pakistan
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat
- Flowering & fruiting
- January-May
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
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
- Kannada
- ಕಡ್ಲೆನಾರು Kadlenaru, ಕಡಲೆನಾರು Kadalenaru
- Marathi
- रान घेवडा Ran ghevada, रान घेवडा
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.
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Ran Ghevada belongs to the Fabaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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