Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
tirunelveliana
ID:
732255

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.D.Sharma, Karthik. & B.V.Shetty

Source:
ksu

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 16: 158 (1974 publ. 1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731588

Common Names

  • Indotristicha Tirunelveliana
  • Tirunelveli Indotristicha
  • Tirunelveli Pea

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Description

Indotristicha tirunelveliana (also called Tirunelveli Indotristicha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Indotristicha tirunelveliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments, fever, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Indotristicha tirunelveliana has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indotristicha tirunelveliana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers and can tolerate some drought. It is a low-maintenance plant and can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Indotristicha tirunelveliana

Indotristicha tirunelveliana is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Indotristicha tirunelveliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indotristicha tirunelveliana?

Indotristicha tirunelveliana

What is the common name of Indotristicha tirunelveliana?

Tirunelveli Indigo

What is the natural habitat of Indotristicha tirunelveliana?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

Species in the Indotristicha genus

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References

Saravanam Karthikeyan (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karthik.' in the authors string.
Brahmavar Vishwanath Shetty (1931-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.V.Shetty' in the authors string.
Brahma Dutta Sharma (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.D.Sharma' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:688235-1: Based on the initial data import