About Nilgiri Blushwort
Nilgiri Blushwort (Aeschynanthus perrottetii) is an undershrub belonging to the Gesneriaceae family (Gesneria Family). It is typically found in evergreen and shola forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-March.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Aeschynanthus perrottetii
- Genus
- Aeschynanthus
- Family
- GESNERIACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Evergreen and shola forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Gesneriaceae
Gesneria Family
Nilgiri Blushwort belongs to the Gesneriaceae family.
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