Damnacanthus indicus ssp. indicus is an ever-green,
20-60cm in height shrub occurring in ever-green-tree forests, with
sharp thorns on the branches. The thorn is as long as the leaf
length or measuring longer, making it easier to distinguish it from
the other subspecies. The department alternatively arranges a large
and a small pair of opposite leaves and bears two white,
funnel-shaped flowers at the axils. D. indicus ssp. indicus
matures in red in December. Bloom time: April-May. |