Question
Biology Question on Sexual Reproduction
Strobilanthus kunthiana produces flowers once in every
A
12 years
B
50 years
C
5 years
D
2 years
Answer
12 years
Explanation
Solution
Strobilanthus kunthiana (Neelakuranji) flower once in 12 years, its juvenile phase is very long. The last time this plant flowered during September-October 2006. It is found in hilly areas of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and attract a large number of tourists due to mass flowering.