About Globba ophioglossa
Globba ophioglossa (Globba ophioglossa) is a herb belonging to the Zingiberaceae family (Ginger family). Members of this family are generally characterised by distichous simple leaves, spike/raceme/thyrse flower clusters, capsule/berry fruit. It is typically found in along stream sides in evergreen forests. It occurs across India to Thailand. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-November.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Globba ophioglossa
- Genus
- Globba
- Family
- ZINGIBERACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Along stream sides in Evergreen forests
- Distribution
- India to Thailand
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-November
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)

Botanical family
Zingiberaceae
Ginger family
Globba ophioglossa belongs to the Zingiberaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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