Ranunculaceae · Delphinium

Neelamabari / Malabar Delphinium

Delphinium malabaricum var. malabaricum

Herb
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Maharashtra
Flowering
August-October

Plant Details

Scientific name
Delphinium malabaricum var. malabaricum
Genus
Delphinium
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Moist regions of deciduous forests
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
India
Found in India
Maharashtra
Flowering & fruiting
August-October
Conservation status
Endangered (EN)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Variable
Type
Variable
Lobed margin leaf character
Margin
Lobed
Venation
Variable

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

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Panicle
Fruit
Berry

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

Local Names

Hindi
नीलांबरी Neelamabari

About Neelamabari

Malabar Delphinium (Delphinium malabaricum var. malabaricum) is a herb belonging to the Ranunculaceae family (Buttercup/Crowfoot family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple/compound leaves, cymose/solitary/raceme flower clusters, achene/follicle fruit. It is typically found in moist regions of deciduous forests. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-October. Its conservation status has been assessed as Endangered (EN).

Illustration representing the Ranunculaceae family
Botanical family

Ranunculaceae

Buttercup/Crowfoot family

Neelamabari belongs to the Ranunculaceae family.

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