Acanthaceae · Strobilanthes

Strobilanthes decurrens

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

Plant Details

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

Strobilanthes decurrens 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 occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-March.

Illustration representing the Acanthaceae family
Botanical family

Acanthaceae

Acanthus family

Strobilanthes decurrens belongs to the Acanthaceae family.

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