Eswara / Malabar Psychotria
Psychotria truncata
- Habit
- Tree
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala
- Flowering
- January-May
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Opposite
Typical of the Rubiaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Rubiaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Kannada
- ಈಸ್ವರ Eswara, ವಟಮಾಡಿಕೆ Vatamaadike
About Eswara
Malabar Psychotria (Psychotria truncata) is a tree 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 shola forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during January-May.
Rubiaceae
Coffee/Madder family
Eswara belongs to the Rubiaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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