About Verbascum chinense
Verbascum chinense (Verbascum chinense) is an undershrub belonging to the Scrophulariaceae family (Figwort family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, raceme/spike flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is typically found in on plains; in sand along rivers. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, China, Bago. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-November. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Verbascum chinense
- Genus
- Verbascum
- Family
- SCROPHULARIACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- On plains; in sand along rivers
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, China, Bago
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-November
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Scrophulariaceae
Figwort family
Verbascum chinense belongs to the Scrophulariaceae family.
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