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.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Ixora brachiata
- Genus
- Ixora
- Family
- RUBIACEAE
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Semi-Evergreen forests and sacred groves
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- February-August
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Malayalam
- Marachethi, Marachekki, മരച്ചെത്തി
- Marathi
- गोरबाळे Gorbale, खुरी Khuri, लोखंडी Lokhandi
Botanical family
Rubiaceae
Coffee/Madder family
gorbale belongs to the Rubiaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
Explore the RUBIACEAE family →Snap it. Know it.
Point your camera at gorbale or any plant and SASYA identifies it instantly — on-device, offline, and private.