About Large-Flower Kleinia
Large-Flower Kleinia (Kleinia grandiflora) is an undershrub 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 typically found in deciduous forests. Native to India, Sri Lanka, it is distributed across Sri Lanka through India to Nepal. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during June-November. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Kleinia grandiflora
- Genus
- Kleinia
- Family
- ASTERACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Deciduous forests
- Native to
- India, Sri Lanka
- Distribution
- Sri Lanka through India to Nepal
- Flowering & fruiting
- June-November
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Tamil
- முயல் காது இலை
- Marathi
- वांदर रोटी Vander Roti, वांदर रोटी
Asteraceae
Daisy/Sunflower family
Large-Flower Kleinia belongs to the Asteraceae family.
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