Panacea Twiner
Tylophora indica
Also known as Emetic Swallow-Wort, Indian Ipecacuanha
- Habit
- Climber
- Found in India
- Karnataka, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu & more
- Flowering
- May-December
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Tylophora indica
- Genus
- Tylophora
- Family
- Asclepiadaceae
- Habit
- Climber
- Habitat
- Scrub and deciduous forests
- Distribution
- India, Seychelles, Sri Lanka to Southeast Asia, Malaysia, Bangladesh
- Found in India
- Karnataka, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand
- Flowering & fruiting
- May-December
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Opposite
Typical of the Asclepiadaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Asclepiadaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Bengali
- অন্তমূল
About Panacea Twiner
Panacea Twiner (Tylophora indica) is a climber belonging to the Asclepiadaceae family (Milkweed Family). It is typically found in scrub and deciduous forests. It occurs across India, Seychelles, Sri Lanka to Southeast Asia, Malaysia, Bangladesh. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during May-December.
Asclepiadaceae
Milkweed Family
Panacea Twiner belongs to the Asclepiadaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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