About Nilgiri Disperis
Nilgiri Disperis (Disperis neilgherrensis) is a herb belonging to the Orchidaceae family (Orchid family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme/panicle flower clusters, capsule with dust seeds fruit. It is typically found in evergreen forests and grasslands. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during May-September.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Disperis neilgherrensis
- Genus
- Disperis
- Family
- ORCHIDACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests and grasslands
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- May-September
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Orchidaceae
Orchid family
Nilgiri Disperis belongs to the Orchidaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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