Acanthaceae · Neuracanthus

Cushion Plant

Neuracanthus sphaerostachys

Herboutdoor
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Maharashtra
Flowering
August-December

Plant Details

Scientific name
Neuracanthus sphaerostachys
Genus
Neuracanthus
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Maharashtra
Flowering & fruiting
August-December
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 Cushion Plant

Cushion Plant (Neuracanthus sphaerostachys) 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 usually grown in outdoor settings. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-December.

Illustration representing the Acanthaceae family
Botanical family

Acanthaceae

Acanthus family

Cushion Plant belongs to the Acanthaceae family.

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