Phenology
The flowering period of D. rudralis spans August–September and
the fruiting time spans September–October.
Habitat and Distribution .
The new species was found growing on margins of seasonal canals and dry
wastelands in the Bari Brahmana area of Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir between
altitudes of 315-375 m a.s.l. The species appears to be endemic to this
region as no records have been found in any other herbarium. The
associated plant species found growing in close proximity with the
species were Cyanodon dactylon L., Momorica dioica Roxb.
Ex Willd., Parthenium argentatum A.Gray.