About South-Indian Corn-Cockle
South-Indian Corn-Cockle (Argostemma courtallense) is a herb belonging to the Rubiaceae family (Coffee/Madder family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, cymose/panicle/head flower clusters, berry/drupe/capsule fruit. It is typically found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-September. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Argostemma courtallense
- Genus
- Argostemma
- Family
- RUBIACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Evergreen and semi-Evergreen forests
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-September
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Rubiaceae
Coffee/Madder family
South-Indian Corn-Cockle belongs to the Rubiaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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