Urophyllum griffithianum (Wight) Hook.f.

Etymology Genus Tailed (Uro) Leaves (phyllum); referring to its leaves with long narrow drip tips
Species After Dr William Griffith, a 19th century botanist
Family Rubiaceae
Synonyms Axanthes griffithiana Wight
Common Names Griffith Urophyllum
Status Native: Vulnerable
Form Shrub
Native Distribution -

Diagnostics:

The stipule has a distinctive spade shape with an elevated ridge in the middle.


Leaves.

Branching.

Spade-shaped stipule.

Fruits.

Author: Siyang
Posted: 2025-06-29 / Modified: 2025-07-01


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