About Patthar Suva
Patthar Suva (Glossocardia bosvallia) 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 usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-February.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Glossocardia bosvallia
- Genus
- Glossocardia
- Family
- ASTERACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-February
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Hindi
- Patthar-suva, seri
- Tamil
- parapalanam
- Kannada
- parpataka, kallu suseege, parpaataka
- Marathi
- phattar-suva, seri, patharasuva
Botanical family
Asteraceae
Daisy/Sunflower family
Patthar Suva belongs to the Asteraceae family.
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