Pavetta hispidula

Pavetta hispidula 

 Rubiaceae

MAL: വെള്ളപാവട്ട 

Vellapavetta

TAM: Kaattukitchili

bloomed near Reserve Forest Chathamattom Ernakulam (Kochi) Kerala INDIA 

 terminal panicle racemose flower (good fragrance) diameter:02cm,

 wild moisture shady 

habitat, herb, small tree, erect, branches, hard lite flaked stem, 03 meters height, 

rough silverish/brown bark, leaves opposite ovate oblong apex soft glossy, 

long lasting, 

fruit edible sweet

Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu

*plant name identified by

 https://efloraofindia.com/pavetta-hispidula