The Spiked Peristylus
Peristylus aristatus
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Meghalaya, Maharashtra & more
- Flowering
- July-September
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Peristylus aristatus
- Genus
- Peristylus
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests, grasslands and moist deciduous forests
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indo-China
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Meghalaya, Maharashtra, Sikkim
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-September
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Orchidaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Orchidaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About The Spiked Peristylus
The Spiked Peristylus (Peristylus aristatus) 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 evergreen forests, grasslands and moist deciduous forests. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indo-China. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-September.
Orchidaceae
Orchid family
The Spiked Peristylus belongs to the Orchidaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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