About White Veld Violet
White Veld Violet (Dipteracanthus patulus) is a herb belonging to the Acanthaceae family (Acanthus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is typically found in dry deciduous forests, scrub forests. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Abyssinia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during June-December.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Dipteracanthus patulus
- Genus
- Dipteracanthus
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Dry deciduous forests, scrub forests
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Abyssinia
- Flowering & fruiting
- June-December
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
White Veld Violet belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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