Poaceae · Enteropogon

Enteropogon monostachyos

Herb
Habit
Herb
Flowering
August-December

Plant Details

Scientific name
Enteropogon monostachyos
Genus
Enteropogon
Family
Poaceae
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Dry deciduous forests
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar
Flowering & fruiting
August-December

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

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

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Spike
Fruit
Grain

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

About Enteropogon monostachyos

Enteropogon monostachyos is a herb belonging to the Poaceae family (Grass family). Members of this family are generally characterised by 2-ranked narrow linear leaves, spikelet clusters flower clusters, caryopsis (grain) fruit. It is typically found in dry deciduous forests. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-December.

Illustration representing the Poaceae family
Botanical family

Poaceae

Grass family

Enteropogon monostachyos belongs to the Poaceae family.

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