Gentianaceae · Canscora

Canscora sanjappae

Herboutdoor
Habit
Herb
Native to
India
Flowering
October-January

Plant Details

Scientific name
Canscora sanjappae
Genus
Canscora
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Semi-evergreen and Evergreen forests, also in sacred groves
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India
Distribution
India
Flowering & fruiting
October-January

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Variable
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Margin
Variable
Venation
Variable

Typical of the Gentianaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Berry

Typical of the Gentianaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Canscora sanjappae

Canscora sanjappae 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 semi-evergreen and evergreen forests, also in sacred groves. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-January.

Illustration representing the Gentianaceae family
Botanical family

Gentianaceae

Gentian family

Canscora sanjappae belongs to the Gentianaceae family.

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