Gorbale
Ixora brachiata
- Habit
- Tree
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka & more
- Flowering
- February-August
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.
Local Names
- Malayalam
- Marachethi, Marachekki, മരച്ചെത്തി
- Marathi
- गोरबाळे Gorbale, खुरी Khuri, लोखंडी Lokhandi, रायकुडा
About Gorbale
Gorbale (Ixora brachiata) is a tree 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 semi-evergreen forests and sacred groves. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-August.
Rubiaceae
Coffee/Madder family
Gorbale belongs to the Rubiaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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