About Indian bowstring hemp
Indian bowstring hemp (Sansevieria roxburghiana) is an undershrub belonging to the Agavaceae family (Agave Family). It is typically found in gregarious as an undergrowth in rocky crevices in dry deciduous forests also in the plains. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-December.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Sansevieria roxburghiana
- Genus
- Sansevieria
- Family
- AGAVACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Gregarious as an undergrowth in rocky crevices in dry deciduous forests also in the plains
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-December
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- Marul, Murahri, Murva
- Tamil
- Marul-kalang
- Kannada
- ಹೆಗ್ಗುರಂಟಿಕೆ Heggurantike, ಹೆಗ್ಗುರಟಿಗೆ Hegguratige, ಗೊಡ್ಡುಮಂಜಿ Goddu manji
- Malayalam
- Hatukapel
- Marathi
- Murhari
Botanical family
Agavaceae
Agave Family
Indian bowstring hemp belongs to the Agavaceae family.
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