Asystasia crispata
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Found in India
- Kerala
- Flowering
- October-March
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Asystasia crispata
- Genus
- Asystasia
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Evergreen and semi-Evergreen forests; on hills above 800m
- Habitat type
- Forest
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Found in India
- Kerala
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Opposite
Typical of the Acanthaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Acanthaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Asystasia crispata
Asystasia crispata is an undershrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family (Acanthus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is typically found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests; on hills above 800m. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-March.
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Asystasia crispata belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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