Mal Karvy
Pleocaulus ritchei
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Native to
- India
- Flowering
- September-March
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Pleocaulus ritchei
- Genus
- Pleocaulus
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Native to
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Opposite
Typical of the Acanthaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Acanthaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Mal Karvy
Mal Karvy (Pleocaulus ritchei) is an undershrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family (Acanthus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-March.
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Mal Karvy belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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