Gesneriaceae · Chirita

Chirita hamosa

Herb
Habit
Herb
Native to
India
Flowering
August-January

Plant Details

Scientific name
Chirita hamosa
Genus
Chirita
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Moist and shaded places on hills
Native to
India
Distribution
India
Flowering & fruiting
August-January
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Variable
Type
Variable
Margin
Variable
Venation
Variable

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

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Berry

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

About Chirita hamosa

Chirita hamosa is a herb belonging to the Gesneriaceae family (Gesneria Family). It is typically found in moist and shaded places on hills. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-January.

Illustration representing the Gesneriaceae family
Botanical family

Gesneriaceae

Gesneria Family

Chirita hamosa belongs to the Gesneriaceae family.

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