About Panicled Foldwing
Panicled Foldwing (Peristrophe paniculata) 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 scrub forests, waste places under shaded areas and deciduous forests. It occurs across India, Myanmar, Tropical Africa. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-March.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Peristrophe paniculata
- Genus
- Peristrophe
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Scrub forests, waste places under shaded areas and deciduous forests
- Distribution
- India, Myanmar, Tropical Africa
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Panicled Foldwing belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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