Rubiaceae · Knoxia

Sumatra Knoxia

Knoxia sumatrensis

HerbMedicinal
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra & more
Flowering
June-January

Plant Details

Scientific name
Knoxia sumatrensis
Genus
Knoxia
Family
Rubiaceae
Habit
Herb
Habitat
All types of forests, also in the plains
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India, Sri Lanka
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Australia
Found in India
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam
Flowering & fruiting
June-January
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 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.

Illustration representing the Rubiaceae family
Botanical family

Rubiaceae

Coffee/Madder family

Sumatra Knoxia belongs to the Rubiaceae family.

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