Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Acilepis

Species:

Acilepis saligna var. nilghirensis

Growth Characteristics

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

purple, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Grows in fire-prone grasslands of the Western Ghats and shows vigorous regrowth after burning, typical of many montane grassland species in this region.

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