Green Flowered Smithsonia
Smithsonia viridiflora
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa
- Flowering
- May-March
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Smithsonia viridiflora
- Genus
- Smithsonia
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests
- Habitat type
- Forest
- Native to
- India
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa
- Flowering & fruiting
- May-March
- 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 Green Flowered Smithsonia
Green Flowered Smithsonia (Smithsonia viridiflora) 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 forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during May-March.
Orchidaceae
Orchid family
Green Flowered Smithsonia belongs to the Orchidaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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