Benkara malabarica (Lam.) Tirveng. Main specimen
Rubiaceae
{ Description | Fruit }

The fruit of Benkara malabarica is a globose berry. The fruit is about 0.8-1 cm across with a 1-1.5 cm long peduncle. It is glossy and bright red when ripe with a crown of persistent calyx lobes. The fruit contains usually 2 seeds.

Benkara malabarica clusters of unripe fruits
Benkara malabarica unripe fruits
Benkara malabarica ripe fruit
Benkara malabarica ripe fruits
Benkara malabarica unripe fruits
Benkara malabarica ripe fruits
Date of collection
12 Oct, 2015
Collected by
N.L.I.B.
GPS coordinates
11.99574 N - 79.82143 E
Locality
Pitchandikulam Forest, Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India