Rennellia morindiformis (Korth.) Ridley
Family
Rubiaceae
Synonyms
Rennellia paniculata King & Gamble.
Vernacular Names
| Malaysia |
Akar bumi, urap gundor (Peninsular). |
Geographical Distributions
Rennellia morindiformis is found in Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra.
Description
Rennellia morindiformis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m tall. The leaves are usually obovate or elliptical, 10-26 cm x 3.5-11 cm while the petiole is (0.5-)1.5-4 cm long.
The inflorescence is panicle-like and with 10-40 mm long peduncled. The sepal tube is 0.5-1.5 mm long while the petal tube is 1.5-2 cm long.
The fruit is 1-1.5 cm in diametre.
Ecology / Cultivation
Rennellia morindiformis occurs in rain forest up to 1500 m altitude.
Line Drawing / Photograph
References
- Plant Resources of South-East Asia No.12(3): Medicinal and poisonous plants 3.
