Acanthaceae · Gymnostachyum

Broad-Leaf Gymnostachyum

Gymnostachyum latifolium

Undershruboutdoor
Habit
Undershrub
Found in India
Karnataka
Flowering
November-March

Plant Details

Scientific name
Gymnostachyum latifolium
Genus
Gymnostachyum
Native to
India
Found in India
Karnataka
Flowering & fruiting
November-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 Broad-Leaf Gymnostachyum

Broad-Leaf Gymnostachyum (Gymnostachyum latifolium) 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 is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-March.

Illustration representing the Acanthaceae family
Botanical family

Acanthaceae

Acanthus family

Broad-Leaf Gymnostachyum belongs to the Acanthaceae family.

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