Commelinaceae · Aneilema

Aneilema ovalifolium

Herboutdoor
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Karnataka
Flowering
August-December

Plant Details

Scientific name
Aneilema ovalifolium
Genus
Aneilema
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Laccadive Islands
Found in India
Karnataka
Flowering & fruiting
August-December
Conservation status
Endangered (EN)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Commelinaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Commelinaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Aneilema ovalifolium

Aneilema ovalifolium is a herb belonging to the Commelinaceae family (Spiderwort Family). It is typically found in evergreen forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-December. Its conservation status has been assessed as Endangered (EN).

Illustration representing the Commelinaceae family
Botanical family

Commelinaceae

Spiderwort Family

Aneilema ovalifolium belongs to the Commelinaceae family.

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