I have not seen this so far but yes it does appear to be Stephania japonica. Wikipedia mentions it as found near sea....that is the reason it may not be that common in Maharashtra esp Pune( Or I have not observed it yet )
On Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 11:54 PM, surajit koley < [email protected]> wrote: > Sir / Madam, > > This is another very common roadside vine, often intertwined with other > climbers like *Tiliacora acuminata* Miers. It maybe the *Stephania > japonica* (Thunb.) Miers, as in - > > 1. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200008451 > 2. http://www.mpbd.info/plants/stephania-japonica.php#.UAmDU2GO1gA > 3. http://www.flowersofindia.net/catalog/slides/Tape%20Vine.html > 4. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephania_japonica > 5. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/tro-20600011 > > Species : UNKNOWN > Habit & Habitat : slender climber, very common on roadside > Date : 4/7/12, 11.52 A.M. > Place : Hooghly > > I am yet to find its flowers or fruits, for i was not interested in plants. > > Thank you & regards, > > Surajit Koley > > -- Dr Satish Phadke
