About Mussaenda tomentosa
Mussaenda tomentosa (Mussaenda tomentosa) is a shrub 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 shola forests. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-August.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Mussaenda tomentosa
- Genus
- Mussaenda
- Family
- RUBIACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Shola forests
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-August
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Rubiaceae
Coffee/Madder family
Mussaenda tomentosa belongs to the Rubiaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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