Marantaceae · Schumannianthus

Schumannianthus virgatus

Herb
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Karnataka
Flowering
January-August

Plant Details

Scientific name
Schumannianthus virgatus
Genus
Schumannianthus
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Marshy areas in evergreen, semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests
Habitat type
Wetland, Forest
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka
Found in India
Karnataka
Flowering & fruiting
January-August
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Variable
Type
Variable
Margin
Variable
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Marantaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Variable
Inflorescence
Panicle
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Marantaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Schumannianthus virgatus

Schumannianthus virgatus is a herb belonging to the Marantaceae family (Arrowroot Family). It is typically found in marshy areas in evergreen, semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during January-August.

Illustration representing the Marantaceae family
Botanical family

Marantaceae

Arrowroot Family

Schumannianthus virgatus belongs to the Marantaceae family.

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