About Telosma Vine
Telosma Vine (Telosma pallida) is a climbing shrub belonging to the Asclepiadaceae family (Milkweed Family). It is typically found in scrub jungles. It occurs across India, Myanmar, China, Pakistan, Nepal, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during May-December.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Telosma pallida
- Genus
- Telosma
- Family
- ASCLEPIADACEAE
- Habit
- Climbing shrub
- Habitat
- Scrub jungles
- Distribution
- India, Myanmar, China, Pakistan, Nepal, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam
- Flowering & fruiting
- May-December
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- Surkilla
- Malayalam
- പാൽക്കുരുമ്പ
Botanical family
Asclepiadaceae
Milkweed Family
Telosma Vine belongs to the Asclepiadaceae family.
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