Spatholobus parviflorus

Spatholobus parviflorus

Overview

Spatholobus parviflorus is a woody climbing liana native to tropical and subtropical Asia, including India, China, and Southeast Asia. It ascends forest tr

Spatholobus parviflorus is a woody climbing liana native to tropical and subtropical Asia, including India, China, and Southeast Asia. It ascends forest trees and margins with twining stems, producing clusters of small pinkish-purple flowers. The stems are used in traditional medicine as a source of a blood-like resin known as dragon's blood.

Taxonomy

Takım Fabales
Familya Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Spatholobus parviflorus

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

What family does Spatholobus parviflorus belong to?
Spatholobus parviflorus (Spatholobus parviflorus) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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