Orchidaceae · Peristylus

Peristylus stocksii

Herb
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Gujarat, Maharashtra
Flowering
July-October

Plant Details

Scientific name
Peristylus stocksii
Genus
Peristylus
Habit
Herb
Habitat
High altitude grasslands
Habitat type
Grassland
Found in India
Gujarat, Maharashtra
Flowering & fruiting
July-October
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 Peristylus stocksii

Peristylus stocksii 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 high altitude grasslands. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-October.

Illustration representing the Orchidaceae family
Botanical family

Orchidaceae

Orchid family

Peristylus stocksii belongs to the Orchidaceae family.

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