Lanceleaf Sirhookera
Sirhookera lanceolata
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
- Flowering
- August-November
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Sirhookera lanceolata
- Genus
- Sirhookera
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Sholas, evergreen and semi-evergreen forests
- Habitat type
- Forest
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-November
- 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 Lanceleaf Sirhookera
Lanceleaf Sirhookera (Sirhookera lanceolata) 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 sholas, evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-November.
Orchidaceae
Orchid family
Lanceleaf Sirhookera belongs to the Orchidaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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