Nilgirianthus lupulinus
Nilgirianthus lupulinus
About Nilgirianthus lupulinus
Nilgirianthus lupulinus (Nilgirianthus lupulinus) is an undershrub key identification features : shrubs with glabrous branchlets and leaves; inflorescence in axillary glabrous spikes; calyx glabrous; corolla long, white; fruit a glabrous capsule bearing biconvex, hairy seeds 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. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-March.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Nilgirianthus lupulinus
- Genus
- Nilgirianthus
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub Key identification features : Shrubs with glabrous branchlets and leaves; Inflorescence in axillary glabrous spikes; Calyx glabrous; Corolla long, white; Fruit a glabrous capsule bearing biconvex, hairy seeds
- Native to
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Nilgirianthus lupulinus belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
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