The Spiked Peristylus

Peristylus aristatus

Herb
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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.

Plant Details

Scientific name
Peristylus aristatus
Genus
Peristylus
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Evergreen forests, grasslands and moist deciduous forests
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indo-China
Flowering & fruiting
July-September
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)
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Botanical family

Orchidaceae

Orchid family

The Spiked Peristylus belongs to the Orchidaceae family.

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