Rubiaceae · Psychotria

Psychotria nigra

Shrub
Habit
Shrub
Found in India
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
Flowering
Throughout the year

Plant Details

Scientific name
Psychotria nigra
Genus
Psychotria
Family
Rubiaceae
Habit
Shrub
Habitat
Evergreen and semi-Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka
Found in India
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
Flowering & fruiting
Throughout the year
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.

About Psychotria nigra

Psychotria nigra is a shrub 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 and semi-evergreen forests. It is native to India. It flowers and fruits through much of the year.

Illustration representing the Rubiaceae family
Botanical family

Rubiaceae

Coffee/Madder family

Psychotria nigra belongs to the Rubiaceae family.

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