Ancistrocladus heyneanus
Ancistrocladus heyneanus Wall. ex J.Graham
Ancistrocladus heyneanus, known as kardal, is a liana native to the Western Ghats in southwestern India. It was first described in 1839 by Wall. ex J.Graham and belongs to the family Ancistrocladaceae. The plant is characterized by its alternate, oblong leaves that measure 10–25 cm in length with entire margins.
Description
Ancistrocladus heyneanus is a climbing plant found exclusively in the Western Ghats region of India. It is part of the Ancistrocladaceae family and the genus Ancistrocladus. The species is distinguished by its alternate leaf arrangement and elongated, oblong-shaped leaves, which range from 10 to 25 cm in length. The leaves have smooth, unbroken margins. This plant is an important component of the local flora and is adapted to the specific ecological conditions of its native habitat.
Synonyms
Ancistrocladus heyneanus