Eranthemum capense explained

Eranthemum capense or Konkan Eranthemum is a perennial shrub belonging to the family Acanthaceae.

Habit and Habitat

They grow in seasonally dry tropical biome. [1] [2] They are seen growing in the semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests and sacred groves of Western Ghats & Eastern Ghats. [3]

Description

It is a subshrub growing up to . Elliptical, pointed leaves are dark green. Infloreascence is apical or axillary panicles or spikes. Capsules are oblong, four compressed, gygroscopically hairy seeds.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Eranthemum capense var. concanense - Konkan Eranthemum . 2024-08-31 . www.flowersofindia.net.
  2. 48747-1 . Eranthemum capense . 31 August 2024.
  3. Web site: Eranthemum capense var. capense Species . 2024-08-31 . India Biodiversity Portal . en.