Quisqualis indica L.

 
  • Family : COMBRETACEAE
  • Family (As per The Plant List) : Combretaceae
  • Species : Quisqualis indica
  • Species Name (as per The Plant List) : Combretum indicum (L.) DeFilipps
  • Common name : The Rangoon creeper
  • Vernacular name : Eehwara hoovu (Kan.)
  • Collection Nos : CJS 13462
  • Habit : Climbing Shrub
  • Native : India, Myanmar, Old World Tropics
  • Comments : Commonly planted in gardens and backyards for their ornamental flowers, naturalized throughout.
  • Conservation Status : Not Evaluated (NE)
  • Distribution Locality : Throughout the state
  • Floras referred : Ramaswamy & Razi, 1973 - Bangalore; Keshava Murthy & Yoganarasimhan, 1990 - Coorg; Seetharam et al., 2000 - Gulbarga; Rao & Razi, 1981 - Mysore; Gopalakrishna Bhat, 2003 - Udupi; Manjunath et al., 2003 - Davanagere

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  • Surabhi 2019-03-28 05:27:09

    How deep does the root of this plant grow? We have planted Rangoon creeper next to the sump and are concerned that the roots may grow big to damage the sump. The plant has grown up to a height of 14 feet.Your reply will help me get some peace of mind.Thanks!
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