Annonaceae · Orophea

Single-Flowered Orophea

Orophea uniflora

Treeoutdoor
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Flowering
February-August

Plant Details

Scientific name
Orophea uniflora
Genus
Orophea
Habit
Tree
Habitat
Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India
Found in India
Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Flowering & fruiting
February-August
Conservation status
Vulnerable (VU)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Annonaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Solitary
Fruit
Berry

Typical of the Annonaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

Local Names

Tamil
ஓரோபியா யூனிபுளோரா

About Single-Flowered Orophea

Single-Flowered Orophea (Orophea uniflora) is a tree 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. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-August. Its conservation status has been assessed as Vulnerable (VU).

Illustration representing the Annonaceae family
Botanical family

Annonaceae

Custard apple family

Single-Flowered Orophea belongs to the Annonaceae family.

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