Ochreinauclea missionis

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Ochreinauclea missionis
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Leaves and bud
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Ochreinauclea
Species:
O. missionis
Binomial name
Ochreinauclea missionis
(Wall. ex G. Don) Ridsd.

Ochreinauclea missionis is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to India. It is threatened by habitat loss.

The caterpillars of the commander (Limenitis procris), a brush-footed butterfly, utilize this species as a food plant.

References

  1. Barstow, M.; Dhyani, A. (2020). "Ochreinauclea missionis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2020 e.T33650A115932864. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-1.RLTS.T33650A115932864.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.