Poaceae · Chionachne

Chionachne koenigii

Herb
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Chhattisgarh, Manipur, Gujarat & more
Flowering
July-December

Plant Details

Scientific name
Chionachne koenigii
Genus
Chionachne
Family
Poaceae
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Along stream sides in moist deciduous forests
Habitat type
Wetland, Forest
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Malaysia, Australia
Found in India
Chhattisgarh, Manipur, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab
Flowering & fruiting
July-December
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

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

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Spike
Fruit
Grain

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

About Chionachne koenigii

Chionachne koenigii 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 along stream sides in moist deciduous forests. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Malaysia, Australia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-December.

Illustration representing the Poaceae family
Botanical family

Poaceae

Grass family

Chionachne koenigii belongs to the Poaceae family.

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