About Indian Grass Lily
Indian Grass Lily (Iphigenia indica) is a herb belonging to the Liliaceae family (Lily Family). It is typically found in grasslands and dry deciduous forests. Native to India to Malaysia, it is distributed across India, Sri Lanka, Himalayas, Myanmar, Malesia, Australia, Thailand. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-September. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Iphigenia indica
- Genus
- Iphigenia
- Family
- LILIACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Grasslands and dry deciduous forests
- Native to
- India to Malaysia
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Himalayas, Myanmar, Malesia, Australia, Thailand
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-September
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Kannada
- ಕಾಡು ಬೆಳ್ಳುಳ್ಳಿ kaadu bellulli, ನೀರು ಬಾಳೆ neeru baale
- Marathi
- जांभळे भुईचक्र jambhale bhui-chakra
Botanical family
Liliaceae
Lily Family
Indian Grass Lily belongs to the Liliaceae family.
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