Orophea zeylanica
- Habit
- Shrub
- Found in India
- Kerala, Tamil Nadu
- Flowering
- May-September
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Orophea zeylanica
- Genus
- Orophea
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests
- Habitat type
- Forest
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Found in India
- Kerala, Tamil Nadu
- Flowering & fruiting
- May-September
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
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 zeylanica
Orophea zeylanica 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. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during May-September.
Annonaceae
Custard apple family
Orophea zeylanica belongs to the Annonaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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