Asteraceae · Tricholepis

Brahmadandi / Smooth Camel Thistle

Tricholepis glaberrima

Herboutdoor
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka & more
Flowering
September- November

Plant Details

Scientific name
Tricholepis glaberrima
Genus
Tricholepis
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Common on rocky ground
Habitat type
Rocky
Found in India
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh
Flowering & fruiting
September- November
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Margin
Variable
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Asteraceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Head
Fruit
Achene

Typical of the Asteraceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

Local Names

Hindi
ब्रह्मदण्डी Brahmadandi
Bengali
ছাগলদণ্ডি Chhagaladandi, বামনদণ্ডি Vamanadandi, ছাগলদণ্ডি
Kannada
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮದಂಡೆ Brahmadande
Malayalam
ബ്രഹ്മദണ്ഡി Brahmadandi
Marathi
ब्रह्मदंडी Brahmadandi, दहाण Dahan, मोटा चोर Motha Chor

About Brahmadandi

Smooth Camel Thistle (Tricholepis glaberrima) is a herb belonging to the Asteraceae family (Daisy/Sunflower family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, capitulum (head) flower clusters, achene with pappus fruit. It is typically found in common on rocky ground. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September- November.

Illustration representing the Asteraceae family
Botanical family

Asteraceae

Daisy/Sunflower family

Brahmadandi belongs to the Asteraceae family.

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