Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Rungia crenata
- Genus
- Rungia
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Grasslands
- Habitat type
- Grassland
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- March-May
- 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 Rungia crenata
Rungia crenata is a herb 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 typically found in grasslands. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during March-May.
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Rungia crenata belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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