Indian Sandbur
Cenchrus biflorus
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Rajasthan, Punjab, Gujarat & more
- Flowering
- October-December
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Cenchrus biflorus
- Genus
- Cenchrus
- Family
- Poaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Moist deciduous forests
- Habitat type
- Forest
- Distribution
- Tropical Africa through Arabia, Pakistan, India
- Found in India
- Rajasthan, Punjab, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-December
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Poaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Poaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Indian Sandbur
Indian Sandbur (Cenchrus biflorus) is a herb belonging to the Poaceae family (Grass family). Members of this family are generally characterised by 2-ranked narrow linear leaves, spikelet clusters flower clusters, caryopsis (grain) fruit. It is typically found in moist deciduous forests. It occurs across Tropical Africa through Arabia, Pakistan, India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-December.
Poaceae
Grass family
Indian Sandbur belongs to the Poaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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