Fabaceae · Shuteria

Shuteria involucrata

Climber
Habit
Climber
Found in India
Uttarakhand
Flowering
November-April

Plant Details

Scientific name
Shuteria involucrata
Genus
Shuteria
Family
Fabaceae
Habit
Climber
Habitat
Evergreen and semi-Evergreen forests, often in the plains
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
India, Himalayas, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Malesia, China
Found in India
Uttarakhand
Flowering & fruiting
November-April
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Fabaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Legume

Typical of the Fabaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Shuteria involucrata

Shuteria involucrata is a climber 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, often in the plains. It occurs across India, Himalayas, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Malesia, China. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-April.

Illustration representing the Fabaceae family
Botanical family

Fabaceae

Legume/Bean family

Shuteria involucrata belongs to the Fabaceae family.

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