About Strobilanthes gracilis
Strobilanthes gracilis (Strobilanthes gracilis) 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 April-June.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Strobilanthes gracilis
- Genus
- Strobilanthes
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- April-June
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- മരക്കുറിഞ്ഞി Marakurinji, തോക്കകുറിഞ്ഞി Thokakurinji
Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Strobilanthes gracilis belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
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