Rubiaceae · Neurocalyx

Kerala Neurocalyx

Neurocalyx calycinus

HerbMedicinal
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Flowering
March-July

Plant Details

Scientific name
Neurocalyx calycinus
Genus
Neurocalyx
Family
Rubiaceae
Habit
Herb
Native to
India
Distribution
India
Found in India
Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Flowering & fruiting
March-July
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.

Local Names

Malayalam
പച്ചച്ചെടി

About Kerala Neurocalyx

Kerala Neurocalyx (Neurocalyx calycinus) 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 native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during March-July. The species is valued in traditional medicine.

Illustration representing the Rubiaceae family
Botanical family

Rubiaceae

Coffee/Madder family

Kerala Neurocalyx belongs to the Rubiaceae family.

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