South-Indian Corn-Cockle
Argostemma courtallense
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Karnataka
- Flowering
- July-September
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Opposite
Typical of the Rubiaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Rubiaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
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.
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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