About Stalkless Canscora
Stalkless Canscora (Canscora heteroclita) is a herb belonging to the Gentianaceae family (Gentian family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, cymose/solitary flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is typically found in moist places in rocky and laterite areas of deciduous forests. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-February. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Canscora heteroclita
- Genus
- Canscora
- Family
- GENTIANACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Moist places in rocky and laterite areas of deciduous forests
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-February
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Gentianaceae
Gentian family
Stalkless Canscora belongs to the Gentianaceae family.
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