Scientific Name :
Spermadictyon suaveolens Roxb
Synonym :
Mephitidia tubiflora DC.
Hamiltonia suaveolens (Roxb.) Roxb.
Common Name : Forest Champa, Ban champa, Gidesa.
Plant Family : Rubiaceae
Habit : Shrub
Plant Description
Flowering & Fruiting : October to March
Flower Colour : White
Description : Height: Upto 2 m
Stem: Brown, divaricate branches
Leaves: Elliptical, lanceolate, petioles 1 to 2 cm, velvety
Flowers: Sepals persistent tapering, petals infundibuliform 4 to 5, stamens inserted into corolla tube, stigma protruding out of corolla, flowers rich fragrance
Inflorescence: Compound umbel
Fruits: Capsules
Native/ Exotic : N
Locality : VT
Distribution Range : Indian Subcontinent.
Uses : It has antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-diuretic, antifungal, antimicrobial, antimalarial, antioxidant and insecticidal properties.
