Orobanchaceae · Christisonia

Bicolor Christisonia

Christisonia bicolor

Herb
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Karnataka
Flowering
July-August

Plant Details

Scientific name
Christisonia bicolor
Genus
Christisonia
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka
Found in India
Karnataka
Flowering & fruiting
July-August
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate

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

Flower & fruit characters

Flower colour
PurplerecordedPurple or violet

Typical of the family

Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Legume

Characters marked “recorded” are for Bicolor Christisonia itself; the rest are typical of the Orobanchaceae family — flowering plants only.

About Bicolor Christisonia

A member of the Orobanchaceae family, Bicolor Christisonia (Christisonia bicolor) is a herb. In India it has been recorded in Karnataka. It grows in evergreen forests. Flowering and fruiting run from July to August.

Illustration representing the Orobanchaceae family
Botanical family

Orobanchaceae

Broomrape Family

Bicolor Christisonia belongs to the Orobanchaceae family.

The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.

Explore the Orobanchaceae family →

Snap it. Know it.

Point your camera at Bicolor Christisonia or any plant and SASYA identifies it instantly — on-device, offline, and private.

Download SASYA — Free

Common plant problems

All plant problem & care guides →

More in Orobanchaceae

View all Orobanchaceae