Family :
Combretaceae
Flora of Nilgiri Biosphere (Eastern Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve)
Flora of Nilgiri Biosphere (Northern Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve)
Leaf arrangement

Opposite decussate
Leaf Type

Simple
Leaf Shape

Lanceolate, Ovate, Oblong
Leaf Apex

Acuminate
Leaf Base

Cuneate
Leaf Margin

Entire
Habit : A large deciduous climber.
Habitat and Distribution : Hills and lower slopes 400-1000m. Peninsular India.
Indigenous Information : Apis Florea nests observed on this plant. The stem is cut and crushed to use as a scrubber to clean vessels which are used store curd. The fibre is used as a rope. Elephants graze on the plant.
Field Tips : The fruits are prominent over the canopy.
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Names:
Irula : Menthai kodi
Tamil : Odai kodi, Veragai
Flower:
In terminal or axillary panicles, greenish yellow. Flowering from February-Marhc.Fruit :
Globose, 4-winged, red when young. Seed solitary. Fruiting from MArhc-May.