About Dicliptera cuneata
Dicliptera cuneata (Dicliptera cuneata) is a herb belonging to the Acanthaceae family (Acanthus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is typically found in wet places in evergreen and dry deciduous forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-February.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Dicliptera cuneata
- Genus
- Dicliptera
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Wet places in evergreen and dry deciduous forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-February
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Tamil
- திக்லிப்டெரா குனேட்டா
- Telugu
- పింఛకుసుమ pincha kusuma
Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Dicliptera cuneata belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
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