Jerdon's Porpax
Porpax jerdoniana
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Goa, Karnataka, Kerala & more
- Flowering
- April-August
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Porpax jerdoniana
- Genus
- Porpax
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests
- Habitat type
- Forest
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Found in India
- Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu
- Flowering & fruiting
- April-August
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
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 Jerdon's Porpax
Jerdon's Porpax (Porpax jerdoniana) 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 semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during April-August.
Orchidaceae
Orchid family
Jerdon's Porpax belongs to the Orchidaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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