Eli-K-Kucci-P-Pul / Ravanna's Moustache
Spinifex littoreus
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Goa & more
- Flowering
- October-March
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Poaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Poaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Bengali
- রাবনের গোঁফ Rabanera Gompha
- Tamil
- எலிக்குச்சிப்புல் Eli-K-Kucci-P-Pul, இராவணன் மீசை Iravanan-Michai, இராவணன்புல் Iravanan-Pul
- Kannada
- ರಾವಣನ ಮೀಸೆ ಹುಲ್ಲು Raavanana Meese Hullu
- Malayalam
- എലിമുള്ള് Elimullu
- Marathi
- कोलांटी तण Kolanti Tan, रावणाची मिशी Ravanachi Mishi
About Eli-K-Kucci-P-Pul
Ravanna's Moustache (Spinifex littoreus) is a herb belonging to the Poaceae family (Grass family). Members of this family are generally characterised by 2-ranked narrow linear leaves, spikelet clusters flower clusters, caryopsis (grain) fruit. It is typically found in sea shore. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-March. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Poaceae
Grass family
Eli-K-Kucci-P-Pul belongs to the Poaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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