About Karun Kurinji
Karun Kurinji (Strobilanthes heyneanus) 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 margins of shola forests and grasslands. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-December.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Strobilanthes heyneanus
- Genus
- Strobilanthes
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Margins of shola forests and grasslands
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-December
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Marathi
- अकरा Akra, अकरा
Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Karun Kurinji belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
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