Ochreinauclea missionis
Ochreinauclea missionis is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to India. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Ochreinauclea |
| Species: | O. missionis |
| Binomial name | |
| Ochreinauclea missionis (Wall. ex G. Don) Ridsd. | |
The caterpillars of the commander (Limenitis procris), a brush-footed butterfly, utilize this species as a food plant.
References
- Barstow, M.; Dhyani, A. (2020). "Ochreinauclea missionis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T33650A115932864. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T33650A115932864.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
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