Acanthaceae · Strobilanthes

Strobilanthes consanguineus

Shruboutdoor
Habit
Shrub
Found in India
Tamil Nadu
Flowering
September-January

Plant Details

Scientific name
Strobilanthes consanguineus
Genus
Strobilanthes
Habit
Shrub
Habitat
Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India
Distribution
India
Found in India
Tamil Nadu
Flowering & fruiting
September-January
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 Strobilanthes consanguineus

Strobilanthes consanguineus 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 evergreen forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-January.

Illustration representing the Acanthaceae family
Botanical family

Acanthaceae

Acanthus family

Strobilanthes consanguineus belongs to the Acanthaceae family.

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