Ochreinauclea missionis
Appearance
Ochreinauclea missionis | |
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Leaves and bud | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Gentianales |
Family: | Rubiaceae |
Genus: | Ochreinauclea |
Species: | O. missionis
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Binomial name | |
Ochreinauclea missionis (Wall. ex G. Don) Ridsd.
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Ochreinauclea missionis is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to India and also to Karnataka. It is threatened by habitat loss.
The caterpillars of the commander (Limenitis procris), a brush-footed butterfly, utilize this species as a food plant.
References
[edit]- ^ 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.