Orchidaceae · Peristylus

Plantain Peristylus

Peristylus plantagineus

Herb
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa & more
Flowering
July-December

Plant Details

Scientific name
Peristylus plantagineus
Genus
Peristylus
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Moist deciduous forests
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka
Found in India
Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Gujarat
Flowering & fruiting
July-December
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Orchidaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Orchidaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Plantain Peristylus

Plantain Peristylus (Peristylus plantagineus) 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 moist deciduous forests. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-December.

Illustration representing the Orchidaceae family
Botanical family

Orchidaceae

Orchid family

Plantain Peristylus belongs to the Orchidaceae family.

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