About Psychotria octosulcata
Psychotria octosulcata (Psychotria octosulcata) 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. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-August.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Psychotria octosulcata
- Genus
- Psychotria
- Family
- RUBIACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Evergreen and semi-Evergreen forests
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-August
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Local Names
- Tamil
- Malampaavattai
Botanical family
Rubiaceae
Coffee/Madder family
Psychotria octosulcata belongs to the Rubiaceae family.
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