About Staurogyne zeylanica
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.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Staurogyne zeylanica
- Genus
- Staurogyne
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Moist deciduous forests and also in the plains
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- January-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- സ്റ്റോറോജിൻ സെയ്ലാനിക്ക
Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Staurogyne zeylanica belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
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