Staurogyne zeylanica
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
- Flowering
- January-March
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Staurogyne zeylanica
- Genus
- Staurogyne
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Moist deciduous forests and also in the plains
- Habitat type
- Forest
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
- Flowering & fruiting
- January-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Opposite
Typical of the Acanthaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Acanthaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Malayalam
- സ്റ്റോറോജിൻ സെയ്ലാനിക്ക
About Staurogyne zeylanica
Staurogyne zeylanica is a herb belonging to the Acanthaceae family (Acanthus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is typically found in moist deciduous forests and also in the plains. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during January-March.
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Staurogyne zeylanica belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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