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

Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Shuteria involucrata belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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