Diplocyclos palmatus
Species of vine
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Diplocyclos palmatus is a vine in the family Cucurbitaceae. It is commonly known as native bryony or striped cucumber.[1] In Marathi, it is called shivlingi due to its seed which resembles a lingam.
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| Diplocyclos palmatus | |
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| Ripe fruit of Diplocyclos palmatus | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Cucurbitales |
| Family: | Cucurbitaceae |
| Genus: | Diplocyclos |
| Species: | D. palmatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Diplocyclos palmatus (L.) C.Jeffrey | |
Distribution
The plant is distributed in rainforests and dry rainforests (Tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests) habitats. The vine grows in thickets, monsoon forests, lowland and upland disturbed areas, and mountain rain forests.[1]
