About Tubeflower Starviolet
Tubeflower Starviolet (Neanotis tubulosa) 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 grasslands. It is native to India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-December. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Neanotis tubulosa
- Genus
- Neanotis
- Family
- RUBIACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Grasslands
- Native to
- India, Sri Lanka
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-December
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Rubiaceae
Coffee/Madder family
Tubeflower Starviolet belongs to the Rubiaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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