About Asian Scalystem
Asian Scalystem (Elytraria acaulis) 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 scrub jungles. It occurs across Tropical Africa, Sri Lanka, India. It flowers and fruits through much of the year.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Elytraria acaulis
- Genus
- Elytraria
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Scrub jungles
- Distribution
- Tropical Africa, Sri Lanka, India
- Flowering & fruiting
- Throughout the year
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- पत्थरचट्टा Patharchatta
- Tamil
- Pumikatampam, நிலக்கடம்பு
Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Asian Scalystem belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
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