Benkara malabarica

Benkara malabarica
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Tribe: Gardenieae
Genus: Benkara
Species:
B. malabarica
Binomial name
Benkara malabarica
(Lam.) Tirveng.

Benkara malabarica is a shrub found in India and Sri Lanka.[1] Simple or branched thorns are seen on the stem.[2] The leaves are simple, opposite, and decussate.[3] It has creamy white flowers, and the fruit is a berry containing multiple seeds.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Benkara malabarica (Lam.) Tirveng". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
  2. ^ Gamble, Fl. Madras 2: 616. 1993 (re. ed)
  3. ^ Cook, Fl. Bombay 1: 600. 1903.
  4. ^ Taxon 32: 440. 1983