Acanthaceae · Stenosiphonium

Stenosiphonium russelianum

Shruboutdoor
Habit
Shrub
Native to
India
Flowering
October-March

Plant Details

Scientific name
Stenosiphonium russelianum
Genus
Stenosiphonium
Habit
Shrub
Native to
India
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka
Flowering & fruiting
October-March
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Opposite
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Acanthaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Spike
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Acanthaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Stenosiphonium russelianum

Stenosiphonium russelianum is a shrub 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 usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-March.

Illustration representing the Acanthaceae family
Botanical family

Acanthaceae

Acanthus family

Stenosiphonium russelianum belongs to the Acanthaceae family.

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