About Shield Leaf Ariopsis
Shield Leaf Ariopsis (Ariopsis peltata) is a herb belonging to the Araceae family (Arum family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple/compound leaves, spadix with spathe flower clusters, berry cluster fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. Native to Indo-Himalayan, it is distributed across India and Western Malaysia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during June-August.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Ariopsis peltata
- Genus
- Ariopsis
- Family
- ARACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Native to
- Indo-Himalayan
- Distribution
- India and Western Malaysia
- Flowering & fruiting
- June-August
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- കൽത്താളു kalththaalu, കൽത്താമര kalththaamara
- Marathi
- Nagamani
Botanical family
Araceae
Arum family
Shield Leaf Ariopsis belongs to the Araceae family.
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