Wendlandia heynei

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. The bark is reddish brown. The branches have a grey coating. The leaves are opposite and 6-20 cm long by 2-10 cm wide. The flowers are in a pyramid shaped group 15-25 cm long near the ends of branches. The flowers are white and have a scent. The fruit capsule is 2.5 mm long and has a grey coating.

The leaves are used as medicine.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Pakistan

How it is used for food

Edible parts

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How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Tilai

Synonyms

Rondeletia cinerea Wall.; Rondeletia exserta Roxb.; Rondeletia heynei Schult.; Rondeletia orissensis Roth; Rondeletia thyrsiflora Roth; Wendlandia cinerea DC.; Wendlandia exserta (Roxb.) DC.;