Cyphostemma annamalaii Latest News
Recently, two Botany students from Annamalai University in Chidambaram and their guide have discovered a new plant species in the grape family and named Cyphostemma annamalaii.
About Cyphostemma annamalaii
- It is a new plant species of Vitaceae Juss, commonly known as the grape family.
- It was found in the southern Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu,
- It is described and illustrated from the tropical dry forests of southern Eastern Ghats.
- Properties of Cyphostemma annamalaii
- It is a climber with a round fruit that is yellow.
- The petals of the flowers are white or yellow. It starts with three leaves and ends with three leaves.
- Habitat: It is found in open, scrubby vegetation.
- It had a tuberous root and climbed by utilising surrounding vegetation for support.
What is Cyphostemma Genus?
- It is the second largest genus, consisting of nearly 250 species.
- It is found in tropical and subtropical regions.
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Last updated on May, 2026
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