Rubiaceae · Ophiorrhiza

Ophiorrhiza brunonis

Herb
Habit
Herb
Flowering
February-September

Plant Details

Scientific name
Ophiorrhiza brunonis
Genus
Ophiorrhiza
Family
Rubiaceae
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
India
Flowering & fruiting
February-September
Conservation status
Critically Endangered (CR)

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 Ophiorrhiza brunonis

Ophiorrhiza brunonis 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 evergreen forests. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-September. Its conservation status has been assessed as Critically Endangered (CR).

Illustration representing the Rubiaceae family
Botanical family

Rubiaceae

Coffee/Madder family

Ophiorrhiza brunonis belongs to the Rubiaceae family.

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