About Xenikophyton smeeanum
Xenikophyton smeeanum (Xenikophyton smeeanum) is a herb belonging to the Orchidaceae family (Orchid family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme/panicle flower clusters, capsule with dust seeds fruit. It is typically found in evergreen forests and near stream banks under shade. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during May-August.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Xenikophyton smeeanum
- Genus
- Xenikophyton
- Family
- ORCHIDACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests and near stream banks under shade
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- May-August
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)

Botanical family
Orchidaceae
Orchid family
Xenikophyton smeeanum belongs to the Orchidaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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