About Sumatra Knoxia
Sumatra Knoxia (Knoxia sumatrensis) 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 all types of forests, also in the plains. It is native to India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during June-January. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Knoxia sumatrensis
- Genus
- Knoxia
- Family
- RUBIACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- All types of forests, also in the plains
- Native to
- India, Sri Lanka
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Australia
- Flowering & fruiting
- June-January
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Rubiaceae
Coffee/Madder family
Sumatra Knoxia belongs to the Rubiaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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