About erect hygrophila
erect hygrophila (Hygrophila ringens) 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 plains. It is native to Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-March. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Hygrophila ringens
- Genus
- Hygrophila
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Plains
- Native to
- Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-March
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Tamil
- நீர்ச்சுள்ளி nir-c-culli
- Malayalam
- nir-schulli
Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
erect hygrophila belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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