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.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Dipteracanthus prostratus
- Genus
- Dipteracanthus
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Shaded places
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, America, Africa
- Flowering & fruiting
- June-February
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Bell Weed belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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