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 arranges a large and a small pair of
opposite leaves alternatively and bears two white, funnel-shaped
flowers at the axils. D. indicus ssp. indicus ssp. indicus
matures in red in December. Bloom time: April-May. |