Dense Peristylus
Peristylus densus
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Assam & more
- Flowering
- September-November
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Peristylus densus
- Genus
- Peristylus
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests
- Habitat type
- Forest
- Distribution
- India, Myanmar, Thailand to Indo-China, China
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Assam, Goa
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-November
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.
Local Names
- Marathi
- हिरवी फुलकाडी
About Dense Peristylus
Dense Peristylus (Peristylus densus) 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. It occurs across India, Myanmar, Thailand to Indo-China, China. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-November.
Orchidaceae
Orchid family
Dense Peristylus belongs to the Orchidaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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