Celosia polygonoides
- Habit
- Herb
- Native to
- India
- Flowering
- September-February
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Celosia polygonoides
- Genus
- Celosia
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Along road sides and wasteland, foothills of deicuous forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-February
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Variable
Typical of the Amaranthaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Amaranthaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Celosia polygonoides
Celosia polygonoides is a herb belonging to the Amaranthaceae family (Amaranth family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, spike/panicle flower clusters, utricle/achene fruit. It is typically found in along road sides and wasteland, foothills of deicuous forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-February.
Amaranthaceae
Amaranth family
Celosia polygonoides belongs to the Amaranthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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