Ochreinauclea missionis
| Ochreinauclea missionis | |
|---|---|
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| leaves and bud | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Ochreinauclea |
| Species: | O. missionis |
| Binomial name | |
| Ochreinauclea missionis (Wall. ex G. Don) Ridsd. | |
Ochreinauclea missionis is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is endemic to India. It is threatened by habitat loss.
The caterpillars of the Commander (Limenitis procris), a brush-footed butterfly, utilize this species as a foodplant.
Sources
- CAMP Workshops on Medicinal Plants, India 1998. Ochreinauclea missionis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 22 August 2007.
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