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Centranthera nepalensis

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Nepal spur-anther flower
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Orobanchaceae
Genus: Centranthera
Species:
C. nepalensis
Binomial name
Centranthera nepalensis
D.Don

Centranthera nepalensis, the Nepal spur-anther flower[1][2] is a hemiparasitic plant in the family Orobanchaceae. It is endemic to South India. [1]

Description

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It is an erect densely hispid herbaceous plant growing up to 1–2 ft tall, with purplish red or nearly white funnel shaped flowers. Leaves are opposite or rarely alternate, sub-sessile and linear-lance shaped. The flowering season is from September to December.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Centranthera cochinchinensis var. nepalensis – Nepal Spur-Anther Flower". www.flowersofindia.net. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
  2. ^ a b "Centranthera nepalensis D. Don | Species". India Biodiversity Portal. Retrieved 2022-11-22.