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Racemose Starviolet

Neanotis rheedei

Herb

Habit: Herb
Native to: India
Flowering: November-December

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Plant Details

Scientific name: Neanotis rheedei
Genus: Neanotis
Family: Rubiaceae
Habit: Herb
Habitat: Rocky places in coastal areas
Habitat type: Coastal, Rocky
Native to: India
Distribution: India
Flowering & fruiting: November-December
Conservation status: Endangered (EN)

Leaf characters

Arrangement: Opposite
Type: Simple
Margin: Entire
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 Racemose Starviolet

Racemose Starviolet (Neanotis rheedei) 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 rocky places in coastal areas. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-December. Its conservation status has been assessed as Endangered (EN).

Botanical family

Rubiaceae

Coffee/Madder family

Racemose Starviolet belongs to the Rubiaceae family.

The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.

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