About Palani Coneflower
Palani Coneflower (Strobilanthes pulneyensis) 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 1400 m, especially in ravines and also as an undergrowth in moist forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-November.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Strobilanthes pulneyensis
- Genus
- Strobilanthes
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- On hills above 1400 m, especially in ravines and also as an undergrowth in moist forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-November
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- സ്ട്രൊബൈലാന്തസ് പളനിയൻസിസ്
Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Palani Coneflower belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
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