Leptostachya wallichii
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Meghalaya, West Bengal
- Flowering
- September-November
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Leptostachya wallichii
- Genus
- Leptostachya
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests
- Habitat type
- Forest
- Distribution
- India, China, Bhutan, Indonesia, Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia
- Found in India
- Meghalaya, West Bengal
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-November
- 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.
About Leptostachya wallichii
Leptostachya wallichii 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 evergreen forests. It occurs across India, China, Bhutan, Indonesia, Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-November.
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Leptostachya wallichii belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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