Asteraceae · Epaltes

Epaltes pygmaea

Herboutdoor
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Karnataka
Flowering
December-April

Plant Details

Scientific name
Epaltes pygmaea
Genus
Epaltes
Habit
Herb
Native to
India
Distribution
India
Found in India
Karnataka
Flowering & fruiting
December-April
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Margin
Variable
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

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

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Head
Fruit
Achene

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

About Epaltes pygmaea

Epaltes pygmaea is a herb belonging to the Asteraceae family (Daisy/Sunflower family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, capitulum (head) flower clusters, achene with pappus fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during December-April.

Illustration representing the Asteraceae family
Botanical family

Asteraceae

Daisy/Sunflower family

Epaltes pygmaea belongs to the Asteraceae family.

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