About Narrow-Leaved Witchweed
Narrow-Leaved Witchweed (Striga angustifolia) 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 open grassy places. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, Himalayas, Myanmar, Malaysia, Nepal. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-November.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Striga angustifolia
- Genus
- Striga
- Family
- SCROPHULARIACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Open grassy places
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Himalayas, Myanmar, Malaysia, Nepal
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-November
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Scrophulariaceae
Figwort family
Narrow-Leaved Witchweed belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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