Sarpat / Marsh Carpet
Hygrophila serpyllum
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
- Flowering
- December-May
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Hygrophila serpyllum
- Genus
- Hygrophila
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- In moist places
- Habitat type
- Wetland
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
- Flowering & fruiting
- December-May
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Opposite
Typical of the Acanthaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Acanthaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Hindi
- सरपत sarpat
- Marathi
- रान तेवण
About Sarpat
Marsh Carpet (Hygrophila serpyllum) 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 in moist places. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during December-May. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Sarpat belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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