About Emetic Swallow Wort
Emetic Swallow Wort (Tylophora indica var. glabra) is a climber belonging to the Asclepiadaceae family (Milkweed Family). It is typically found in sea coast. Native to India, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, it is distributed across Indo-Malesia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during May-December.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Tylophora indica var. glabra
- Genus
- Tylophora
- Family
- ASCLEPIADACEAE
- Habit
- Climber
- Habitat
- Sea coast
- Native to
- India, Sri Lanka, Seychelles
- Distribution
- Indo-Malesia
- Flowering & fruiting
- May-December
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Bengali
- অন্তমূল
Botanical family
Asclepiadaceae
Milkweed Family
Emetic Swallow Wort belongs to the Asclepiadaceae family.
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