Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
manjith
ID:
299206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb. ex Flem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Asiat. Res. 11: 177 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298538

Common Names

  • Manjith Rubia
  • Indian Madder
  • Common Madder

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Synonyms

  • Rubia cordifolia khasiana G.Watt [valid]
  • Rubia cordifolia munjista (Roxb.) Miq. [valid]
  • Rubia munjista Roxb. [valid]
  • Rubia cordifolia tetramera Makino [valid]

Description

Rubia manjith (also called Manjith Madder, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to South Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady places, such as in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rubia manjith is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and also as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rubia manjith has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rubia manjith can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Rubia manjith

Rubia manjith is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.

Rubia manjith FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rubia manjith?

Rubia manjith

What is the common name of Rubia manjith?

Manjith Madder

What is the family of Rubia manjith?

Rubiaceae

Species in the Rubia genus

Rubia agostinhoi, Rubia aitchisonii, Rubia alaica, Rubia alata, Rubia albicaulis, Rubia angustisissima, Rubia argyi, Rubia atropurpurea, Rubia balearica, Rubia caramanica, Rubia charifolia, Rubia chinensis, Rubia chitralensis, Rubia clematidifolia, Rubia cordifolia, Rubia crassipes, Rubia cretacea, Rubia davisiana, Rubia deserticola, Rubia discolor, Rubia dolichophylla, Rubia edgeworthii, Rubia falciformis, Rubia filiformis, Rubia florida, Rubia fruticosa, Rubia garrettii, Rubia gedrosiaca, Rubia haematantha, Rubia hexaphylla, Rubia himalayensis, Rubia hispidicaulis, Rubia horrida, Rubia infundibularis, Rubia jesoensis, Rubia komarovii, Rubia krascheninnikovii, Rubia laevissima, Rubia latipetala, Rubia laurae, Rubia laxiflora, Rubia linii, Rubia magna, Rubia mandersii, Rubia manjith, Rubia membranacea, Rubia oncotricha, Rubia oppositifolia, Rubia pallida, Rubia pauciflora,

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,

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