mashithandu:

Geographical distribution:

Flowering year-round, the plant is found in various shaded, damp habitats all over Asia and the Americas. It grows in clumps, thriving in loose, humid soils and a tropical to subtropical climate.

Native of Tropical America; now Pantropical

Aquatic: No

Epiphyte(s): No

Saprophyte: No

Stem parasite: No

Root parasite: No

Flower colour(s): Green

Weed: Yes

Peechi, Koruthode, Thunakkadavu, Pathanamthitta, Payyavur, Cannanore, Neriamangalam to Velvara, Dhoni R. F., Mukkali forests, Anmooly slopes, Nadugani ghats, Machiri, Thenmalai, Vandalodu, Kallisseri, Bonaccord