Peristylus sahanii
- Habit
- Herb
- Native to
- India
- Flowering
- August-September
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)
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.
About 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).
Orchidaceae
Orchid family
Peristylus sahanii belongs to the Orchidaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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