Acanthaceae · Diotacanthus

Diotacanthus grandis

Herboutdoor
Habit
Herb

Plant Details

Scientific name
Diotacanthus grandis
Genus
Diotacanthus
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Opposite
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

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

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Spike
Fruit
Capsule

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

About Diotacanthus grandis

Diotacanthus grandis 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 evergreen forests.

Illustration representing the Acanthaceae family
Botanical family

Acanthaceae

Acanthus family

Diotacanthus grandis belongs to the Acanthaceae family.

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

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