About Bearded Coneflower
Bearded Coneflower (Strobilanthes barbatus) 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 typically found in on hills above 1000m in shade, especially by stream banks, evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. It is native to India. It flowers and fruits through much of the year.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Strobilanthes barbatus
- Genus
- Strobilanthes
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- On hills above 1000m in shade, especially by stream banks, evergreen and semi-evergreen forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- January-April (Once in seven years)
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Kannada
- ಕೂರಿಗೆ Koorige ಗುರ್ಗಿ Gurgi
Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Bearded Coneflower belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
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