Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
nairii
ID:
336986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ramam. & Rajan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 82: 174 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336318

Common Names

  • Ophiorrhiza nairii
  • Nairii Ophiorrhiza
  • Nair's Ophiorrhiza

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Description

Ophiorrhiza nairii (also called 'Nairii Ophiorrhiza', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It is native to India, and it typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ophiorrhiza nairii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ophiorrhiza nairii are small, white, and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ophiorrhiza nairii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Ophiorrhiza nairii

Ophiorrhiza nairii is native to India. It can be found in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Ophiorrhiza nairii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ophiorrhiza nairii?

Ophiorrhiza nairii

What is the family of Ophiorrhiza nairii?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Ophiorrhiza nairii?

Nair's Ophiorrhiza

Species in the Ophiorrhiza genus

Ophiorrhiza acuminata, Ophiorrhiza acuminatissima, Ophiorrhiza affinis, Ophiorrhiza alata, Ophiorrhiza alatiflora, Ophiorrhiza albida, Ophiorrhiza alboensis, Ophiorrhiza amnicola, Ophiorrhiza amoena, Ophiorrhiza amplifolia, Ophiorrhiza angkae, Ophiorrhiza annamica, Ophiorrhiza anonyma, Ophiorrhiza arenicola, Ophiorrhiza argostemmoides, Ophiorrhiza aureolina, Ophiorrhiza australiana, Ophiorrhiza austroyunnanensis, Ophiorrhiza avenis, Ophiorrhiza axillaris, Ophiorrhiza barberi, Ophiorrhiza barnesii, Ophiorrhiza baviensis, Ophiorrhiza biakensis, Ophiorrhiza biflora, Ophiorrhiza biversifolia, Ophiorrhiza blumeana, Ophiorrhiza borii, Ophiorrhiza brachyantha, Ophiorrhiza brachycarpa, Ophiorrhiza bracteata, Ophiorrhiza brevidentata, Ophiorrhiza brevipes, Ophiorrhiza brunonis, Ophiorrhiza caespitulosa, Ophiorrhiza calliantha, Ophiorrhiza camiguinensis, Ophiorrhiza cana, Ophiorrhiza canescens, Ophiorrhiza cantoniensis, Ophiorrhiza carnosicaulis, Ophiorrhiza carstensensis, Ophiorrhiza caudata, Ophiorrhiza caudipetala, Ophiorrhiza chandrasekharanii, Ophiorrhiza chinensis, Ophiorrhiza chingii, Ophiorrhiza ciliata, Ophiorrhiza codyensis, Ophiorrhiza confertiflora,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-216679: Based on the initial data import
Kandasamy Ramamurthy (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ramam.' in the authors string.
R. Rajan (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rajan' in the authors string.