Petiolate Calotropis gigantea (White flower) ?

[Dr. Shrikant Sonone]

Dear expert members, 

Research data indicates that Calotropis gigantea usually does not have petiolate leaves. But petiolate one I have observed in May of 2025. I will share current photos of plant soon. I had observed the same plant during April to June 2025 at two different locations: 

(1) Janori, Shegaon, Dist. Buldana, MH at elevation about 270 m. 

(2) At Vairat peak, Core of Gugamal Nationl Park, Amaravati District at elevation almost about 1000 m. Photos attached here are

taken at location (1). 

I will share Photos captured at Gugamal NP.

Please discuss whether C. gigantea (White flower) has petiolate leaves or not. 

Thank you.

Dr. Shrikant Sonone 

IUCN Commission Member 

[J.M. Garg]

We have similar petioles in a number of posts at 
https://efloraofindia.com/efi/calotropis-gigantea/

Flora of Pakistan says:
" ... petiole almost absent to 2 cm. ....."

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With regards,
J.M.Garg, 
https://efloraofindia.com/