Melasma arvense (Benth.) Hand.-Mazz.

 
  • Family : SCROPHULARIACEAE
    (Figwort Family)
  • Family (Hindi name) : BRAHMI FAMILY (ब्राह्मी फैमिली)
  • Family (as per The APG System III) : Orobanchaceae
  • Species Name (as per The IPNI) : Alectra avensis (Benth.) Merr.
  • Habit : Herb
  • Habitat : Moist places in the hills
  • Comments / notes : Occasional
  • Flower, Fruit : October-November
  • Distribution :
    • Andhra Pradesh : East Godavari district, Vishakapatnam district
    • Odisha : Ganjam district, Kalhandi district, Keonjhar district
  • World Distribution : India, Mauritius
  • Conservation Status : Not Evaluated (NE)
  • Literature :
    • Pullaiah et al., 2011 - Flora of Eastern Ghats Vol. 4
    • H.O. Saxena & M. Brahmam, 1995- Flora of Orissa Vol. 2
  • Read more :
  • Citation : Sankara Rao, K., Deepak Kumar (2024). India Flora Online. http://indiafloraonline-ces.iisc.ac.in/plants.php?name=Melasma arvense. Downloaded on 14 November 2024.

India Distribution

World Distribution

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