Acanthaceae · Dyschoriste

Dyschoriste litoralis

Undershruboutdoor
Habit
Undershrub
Flowering
September-March

Plant Details

Scientific name
Dyschoriste litoralis
Genus
Dyschoriste
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka
Flowering & fruiting
September-March
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Opposite
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Acanthaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Spike
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Acanthaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Dyschoriste litoralis

Dyschoriste litoralis is an undershrub 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 usually grown in outdoor settings. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-March.

Illustration representing the Acanthaceae family
Botanical family

Acanthaceae

Acanthus family

Dyschoriste litoralis belongs to the Acanthaceae family.

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