Monoecy and entomophily in Cardiospermum canescens Wall. (Sapindaceae), a medicinally valuable herbaceous vine

摘要

Cardiospermum is a genus of approximately 15 species of herbaceous tendrillar climbers in the soapberry family Sapindaceae. This study was conducted to address certain aspects of pollination biology of C. canescens to understand its sexual system, pollinators and fruiting aspects. The geographical distribution, habitat, morphology and growth habit of C. canescens are discussed.