Orobanchaceae · Christisonia

Magenta Ghost Flower

Christisonia tubulosa

HerbMedicinal
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka
Flowering
July-August

Plant Details

Scientific name
Christisonia tubulosa
Genus
Christisonia
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Evergreen and shola forests
Habitat type
Forest
Found in India
Tamil Nadu, Kerala, 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 Magenta Ghost Flower itself; the rest are typical of the Orobanchaceae family — flowering plants only.

About Magenta Ghost Flower

A member of the Orobanchaceae family, Magenta Ghost Flower (Christisonia tubulosa) is a herb. In India it has been recorded in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. It grows in evergreen and shola forests. Flowering and fruiting run from July to August.

Illustration representing the Orobanchaceae family
Botanical family

Orobanchaceae

Broomrape Family

Magenta Ghost Flower belongs to the Orobanchaceae family.

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