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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