Rubiaceae · Hedyotis

Hedyotis neesiana

Herb
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh
Flowering
September-December

Plant Details

Scientific name
Hedyotis neesiana
Genus
Hedyotis
Family
Rubiaceae
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Moist deciduous forests, also in the plains
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka, Malay Peninsula
Found in India
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh
Flowering & fruiting
September-December
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Opposite
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Rubiaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Berry

Typical of the Rubiaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Hedyotis neesiana

Hedyotis neesiana 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 moist deciduous forests, also in the plains. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, Malay Peninsula. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-December.

Illustration representing the Rubiaceae family
Botanical family

Rubiaceae

Coffee/Madder family

Hedyotis neesiana belongs to the Rubiaceae family.

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