About Sticky Blue Rod
Sticky Blue Rod (Stemodia viscosa) is a herb belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family (Figwort family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, raceme/spike flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is typically found in marshy areas. It occurs across Afghanistan, India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-February.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Stemodia viscosa
- Genus
- Stemodia
- Family
- SCROPHULARIACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Marshy areas
- Distribution
- Afghanistan, India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-February
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Telugu
- Bodasaramamu, Gunta Kaamin
- Marathi
- सातमोडी Satmodi, Nukachuni
Botanical family
Scrophulariaceae
Figwort family
Sticky Blue Rod belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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