Wildflower of the valley
Panicled Peristrophe
Peristrophe paniculata
- How easy to find
- Very rare — you need to search for it — local knowledge helps
- Flower size
- Small
- Family
- Acanthaceae (Acanthus family)
- Local name
- Kaknadi, Atrilal and Kakajangha
- Type
- Herb
- Height
- small
- Flower colour
- red,blue
- Flowering
- July to October
About Panicled Peristrophe
Peristrophe paniculata is a profusely branching herb of 75 cm. Braches are 4 angled. Leaves are ovate-lanceolate. Flowers are purple and profusely branched. The specific name Paniculata refers to branched infloroscence.
Where to find it
- Along the trail from Govindghat to Ghangaria
Habitat
Common in cleared areas and way sides, waste places.
Uses & folklore
In Ayurveda roots are used for the treatment of leucorrhoea, wounds and snake bites.
What the name means
Peristrophe is Greek peri (around) + strophe (turning), after the twisted flower parts; paniculata means "in panicles".
