About Biophytum nervifolium
Biophytum nervifolium (Biophytum nervifolium) 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 moist and open situations. It is native to India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during December-March.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Biophytum nervifolium
- Genus
- Biophytum
- Family
- OXALIDACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Moist and open situations
- Native to
- India, Sri Lanka
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- December-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- लजालू Lajalu
- Bengali
- ঝলৈ Jhalai
- Tamil
- Tintanali
- Telugu
- Pulicenta
- Malayalam
- മുക്കുട്ടീ Mukkutti
- Marathi
- झरेरा Jharera, लाजवंती Lajvanti
Botanical family
Oxalidaceae
Wood sorrel family
Biophytum nervifolium belongs to the Oxalidaceae family.
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