About Decaschistia rufa
Decaschistia rufa (Decaschistia rufa) is a shrub belonging to the Malvaceae family (Mallow/Hibiscus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple/lobed leaves, axillary/cymose flower clusters, capsule/schizocarp/berry fruit. It is typically found in deciduous forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-March.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Decaschistia rufa
- Genus
- Decaschistia
- Family
- MALVACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Deciduous forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)

Botanical family
Malvaceae
Mallow/Hibiscus family
Decaschistia rufa belongs to the Malvaceae family.
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