Nilgiri Disperis
Disperis neilgherrensis
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
- Flowering
- May-September
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Disperis neilgherrensis
- Genus
- Disperis
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests and grasslands
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
- Flowering & fruiting
- May-September
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Orchidaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Orchidaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
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.
Orchidaceae
Orchid family
Nilgiri Disperis belongs to the Orchidaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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