About Psychotria nilgiriensis
Psychotria nilgiriensis (Psychotria nilgiriensis) 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 forests. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-December. Its conservation status has been assessed as NT.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Psychotria nilgiriensis
- Genus
- Psychotria
- Family
- RUBIACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Evergreen forests
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-December
- Conservation status
- NT
Local Names
- Malayalam
- പാവാടക്കമ്പ്
Botanical family
Rubiaceae
Coffee/Madder family
Psychotria nilgiriensis belongs to the Rubiaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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