Bell Weed
Dipteracanthus prostratus
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka & more
- Flowering
- June-February
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Dipteracanthus prostratus
- Genus
- Dipteracanthus
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Shaded places
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, America, Africa
- Found in India
- Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttarakhand
- Flowering & fruiting
- June-February
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Opposite
Typical of the Acanthaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Acanthaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Bell Weed
Bell Weed (Dipteracanthus prostratus) 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 shaded places. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during June-February.
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Bell Weed belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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