Yes indeed it appears to be *Rauvolfia tetraphylla.* Family *Apocynaceae *(Not Rubiaceae as I thought) It is not native to Maharashtra according to BSI Flora Mah. and is listed as a cultivated species Planted or an escape. It is a shrub upto 1.5 m tall.(not herb as described by me) As the species name suggests the leaves are in whorls(Similar to other Rauvolfia species) of 3-4.elliptic ovate,densely pubescent beneath, acute to subacute at both ends.(Not opposite as I thought) Flowers cream coloured 0.3 cm. Drupes connate to top. Fls and Frts. throughout the year. Dr Phadke
On 9 July 2010 19:50, Satish Phadke <[email protected]> wrote: > A herb 3 feet. Opposite leaves significantly of unequal size. > For ID > Dr Phadke > > *Date/Time-* > > * * > > *9Jul 2010 After Noon* > > *Location- Place, Altitude, GPS- * > > * * > > *Pune* > > *Habitat- Garden/ Urban/ Wild/ Type-* > > * * > > *wild* > > *Plant Habit- Tree/ Shrub/ Climber/ Herb- * > > * * > > *Herb* > > *Height/Length- * > > * * > > *3feet* > > *Leaves Type/ Shape/ Size- * > > * * > > *Oblong ovate. Opposite unequal. 10cm*5cm* > > *Inflorescence Type/ Size- * > > * * > > *?cyme, Axillary* > > *Flowers Size/ Colour/ Calyx/ Bracts-* > > * * > > *0.5cm white,5petals separate* > > *Fruits Type/ Shape/ Size Seeds-* > > * * > > *Red cherry like* > > *Other Information like Fragrance, Pollinator, Uses etc.-* > > * * > >
