Note on Diploclisia glaucescens in Central Western Ghats, India

Diploclisia glaucescens (Bl.) Diels (Menispermaceae) is a dioecious liana that flourishes in the tropical regions of Asia, exhibiting distinctive growth attributes within its indigenous environment. It is of particular interest to note that D. glaucescens is the exclusive representative species of the genus Diploclisia in India, presenting a unique botanical presence in the area. Lianas are recognized for their climbing behavior and structural modifications to enable them to uphold themselves on other vegetation. Present communication offers an examination of the distributional trends, taxonomic attributes, and botanical depictions of Diploclisia glaucescens across the Central Western Ghats of India.