About Biophytum candolleanum
Biophytum candolleanum (Biophytum candolleanum) is a herb belonging to the Oxalidaceae family (Wood sorrel family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate trifoliate leaves, cymose umbel flower clusters, capsule/berry fruit. It is typically found in open and moist situations, dry deciduous forests and grasslands. Native to India, Sri Lanka, it is distributed across Indomalyan tropics, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-September.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Biophytum candolleanum
- Genus
- Biophytum
- Family
- OXALIDACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Open and moist situations, dry deciduous forests and grasslands
- Native to
- India, Sri Lanka
- Distribution
- Indomalyan tropics, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- February-September
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Oxalidaceae
Wood sorrel family
Biophytum candolleanum belongs to the Oxalidaceae family.
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