Rubiaceae member- Chikmagalur

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Rubiaceae member- Chikmagalur

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For ID 231012 NS2:

One more here

Date/Time- October 2012

Location - Western ghats, Karnataka, Chikmagalur district, Kudremukh range, approx 1500mtrs asl

Habitat - Wild - Grasslands

... a guess: species of Swertia (family Gentianaceae).

Does not appear to be a Swertia species.

My guess is that Gentianaceae should have five petals. Swertia and Gentia typical grassland plants has no cup like flowers that you have it
the picture. I guess this plant must be in Rubiaceae (typically like Borreria), stems quadrangular and leaves opposite. However, if they can
send me other pictures showing full plant or clear flower/stem characteristics will help in better understanding. Forwarding again for
Id assistance please.

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