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Taxonomy.
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TAXON
Cyclea peltata
FAMILY
Menispermaceae Juss.
ALTERNATE FAMILY
nom. cons.
GENUS
Cyclea Arn. ex Wight
Taxon Note
Cyclea peltata is the currently updated scientific name as per ICBN (International Code of Botanical Nomenclature). The correct name may not be updated or its acceptance pending in certain databases.
Synonymous GRIN Taxon
Cyclea peltata is not listed in the GRIN database
Plant Description
A twiner; stem woody at base, hairy. Leaves glabrous above, pubescent beneath peltate,broadly ovate. Male inflorescence 6-20 cm long, axillary. Female inflorescence 3.5-15cm long, pendulous. Drupes white, hairy. Common twiner among the undergrowth in the forest area.
Flowering & Fruiting Period: Throughout the year.
*Description source: Flora of Savantwadi