Centranthera nepalensis explained

Centranthera nepalensis, the Nepal spur-anther flower[1] [2] is a hemiparasitic plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It is endemic to South India.

Description

It is an erect densely hispid herbaceous plant growing up to 1–2 ft tall, with purplish red or nearly white funnel shaped flowers. Leaves are opposite or rarely alternate, sub-sessile and linear-lance shaped. The flowering season is from September to December.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Centranthera cochinchinensis var. nepalensis – Nepal Spur-Anther Flower . 2022-11-22 . www.flowersofindia.net.
  2. Web site: Centranthera nepalensis D. Don Species . 2022-11-22 . India Biodiversity Portal . en.