About Indian Bowfruit Vine
Indian Bowfruit Vine (Toxocarpus kleinii) is a climber belonging to the Asclepiadaceae family (Milkweed Family). It is typically found in moist deciduous forests and sacred groves. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-July.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Toxocarpus kleinii
- Genus
- Toxocarpus
- Family
- ASCLEPIADACEAE
- Habit
- Climber
- Habitat
- Moist deciduous forests and sacred groves
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-July
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Asclepiadaceae
Milkweed Family
Indian Bowfruit Vine belongs to the Asclepiadaceae family.
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