About Ceylon Luisia
Ceylon Luisia (Luisia zeylanica) is a herb belonging to the Orchidaceae family (Orchid family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme/panicle flower clusters, capsule with dust seeds fruit. It is typically found in open moist deciduous forests. It is native to Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-June. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Luisia zeylanica
- Genus
- Luisia
- Family
- ORCHIDACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Open moist deciduous forests
- Native to
- Sri Lanka
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, China, Java, Malaya, Philippine Islands, Thailand, New Caledonia
- Flowering & fruiting
- February-June
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Orchidaceae
Orchid family
Ceylon Luisia belongs to the Orchidaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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