About Rushlike Dopatrium
Rushlike Dopatrium (Dopatrium junceum) is a herb belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family (Figwort family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, raceme/spike flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is typically found in marshy places, near ponds, rice fields and riverbeds. Native to Tropical Asia, Australia, it is distributed across Eastern tropics. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-March. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Dopatrium junceum
- Genus
- Dopatrium
- Family
- SCROPHULARIACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Marshy places, near ponds, rice fields and riverbeds
- Native to
- Tropical Asia, Australia
- Distribution
- Eastern tropics
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-March
- Conservation status
- Least Concern (LC)
Local Names
- Marathi
- दोपत्री
Scrophulariaceae
Figwort family
Rushlike Dopatrium belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family.
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