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