Acanthaceae · Hemigraphis

Scalloped Hemigraphis

Hemigraphis crenata

Herboutdoor
Habit
Herb
Native to
India
Flowering
November-January

Plant Details

Scientific name
Hemigraphis crenata
Genus
Hemigraphis
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Scrub forests
Habitat type
Forest, Scrub
Native to
India
Distribution
India
Flowering & fruiting
November-January
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 Scalloped Hemigraphis

Scalloped Hemigraphis (Hemigraphis crenata) is a herb 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 typically found in scrub forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-January.

Illustration representing the Acanthaceae family
Botanical family

Acanthaceae

Acanthus family

Scalloped Hemigraphis belongs to the Acanthaceae family.

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