Neurocalyx calycinus
Neurocalyx calycinus is a shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in evergreen forests and wet, tropical habitats.[1][2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Neurocalyx |
| Species: | N. calycinus |
| Binomial name | |
| Neurocalyx calycinus (R.Br. ex Benn.) Rob. | |
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Description
It is a large herb, with leaves growing to 26 by 7 centimetres (10.2 in × 2.8 in).[2] Its racemes are 10–13 centimetres (3.9–5.1 in) long, with white flowers.[2] It has different classifications.
It is a wild ornamental plant classified under the tribe Ophiorrhizeae. It can grow up to 20 inches (51 cm) and is dispersed on rocky crevices near streams in tropical wet evergreen forests at altitudes higher than 1,200–1,600 metres (3,900–5,200 ft).
References
- "Neurocalyx calycinus (R.Br. ex Benn.) Rob". The Plant List, Plants of the World, Royal Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- "Neurocalyx calycinus (R.Br. ex Benn.) Rob. | Species". Indiabiodiversity.org. India Biodiversity Portal. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
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