Rutaceae · Toddalia

Orange Climber

Toddalia asiatica var. floribunda

Also known as Forest Pepper, Lopez Root

Climbing shrubMedicinal
Habit
Climbing shrub
Found in India
Karnataka
Flowering
November-January

Plant Details

Scientific name
Toddalia asiatica var. floribunda
Genus
Toddalia
Family
Rutaceae
Habitat
Sholas and along forest borders
Habitat type
Forest
Found in India
Karnataka
Flowering & fruiting
November-January
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

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

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

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Berry

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

About Orange Climber

Orange Climber (Toddalia asiatica var. floribunda) is a climbing shrub belonging to the Rutaceae family (Citrus/Rue family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate compound/simple leaves, cymose/panicle flower clusters, hesperidium/drupe/capsule fruit. It is typically found in sholas and along forest borders. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-January. The species is valued in traditional medicine.

Illustration representing the Rutaceae family
Botanical family

Rutaceae

Citrus/Rue family

Orange Climber belongs to the Rutaceae family.

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