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.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Peristylus plantagineus
- Genus
- Peristylus
- Family
- ORCHIDACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Moist deciduous forests
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-December
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)

Botanical family
Orchidaceae
Orchid family
Plantain Peristylus belongs to the Orchidaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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