About Canthium rheedei
Canthium rheedei (Canthium rheedei) is a shrub 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 forests and sacred groves. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during March-October.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Canthium rheedei
- Genus
- Canthium
- Family
- RUBIACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests and sacred groves
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- March-October
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Rubiaceae
Coffee/Madder family
Canthium rheedei belongs to the Rubiaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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