About Gangotra
Gangotra (Cyathocline purpurea) 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 near stream. Native to Indian subcontinent, it is distributed across Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-March. The species is valued in traditional medicine. Its conservation status has been assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Cyathocline purpurea
- Genus
- Cyathocline
- Family
- ASTERACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Near stream
- Native to
- Indian subcontinent
- Distribution
- Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-March
- Conservation status
- Least Concern (LC)
Local Names
- Hindi
- बनधनिया bandhaniya, Bandhaniya
- Nepali
- Gal Phulle
- Marathi
- गंगोत्रा gangotra, Gangotra, गणगोत्र
Asteraceae
Daisy/Sunflower family
Gangotra belongs to the Asteraceae family.
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