Orchidaceae · Smithsonia

Coloured Smithsonia

Smithsonia straminea

Herb
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra & more
Flowering
September-December

Plant Details

Scientific name
Smithsonia straminea
Genus
Smithsonia
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Evergreen and semi-Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India
Found in India
Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Kerala
Flowering & fruiting
September-December
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

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

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Capsule

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

About Coloured Smithsonia

Coloured Smithsonia (Smithsonia straminea) 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 evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-December.

Illustration representing the Orchidaceae family
Botanical family

Orchidaceae

Orchid family

Coloured Smithsonia belongs to the Orchidaceae family.

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