Orophea malabarica
- Habit
- Shrub
- Found in India
- Kerala
- Flowering
- March-April
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Orophea malabarica
- Genus
- Orophea
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests
- Habitat type
- Forest
- Found in India
- Kerala
- Flowering & fruiting
- March-April
- Conservation status
- Data Deficient (DD)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Annonaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Annonaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Orophea malabarica
Orophea malabarica is a shrub belonging to the Annonaceae family (Custard apple family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, solitary/cymose flower clusters, aggregate berry/syncarp fruit. It is typically found in evergreen forests. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during March-April. Its conservation status has been assessed as Data Deficient (DD).
Annonaceae
Custard apple family
Orophea malabarica belongs to the Annonaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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