About Peristylus sahanii
Peristylus sahanii (Peristylus sahanii) 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 on sandy hill slopes. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-September. The species is valued in traditional medicine. Its conservation status has been assessed as Critically Endangered (CR).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Peristylus sahanii
- Genus
- Peristylus
- Family
- ORCHIDACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- On sandy hill slopes
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-September
- Conservation status
- Critically Endangered (CR)
Orchidaceae
Orchid family
Peristylus sahanii belongs to the Orchidaceae family.
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