Species Name (as per The IPNI) : Leptodermis riparia R.Parker
Habit : Shrub
Habitat : Riparian zone on rocky substrates rich in limestone; 725 - 1525 m. altitude
Comments / notes : The species epithet indicates the riparian habitat of the species.
Key identification features : Leaves not exceeding 5.5 cm long; lateral nerves 4–6 pairs
Flower, Fruit : July-November
Distribution :
Uttarakhand : Pithoragarh district
Native : India, Nepal, West Himalaya
Exotic/Native : Native
World Distribution : West and Central Himalaya
Literature : Uniyal B.P., Sharma J.R., Choudhery U., Singh D.K. (2007). Flowering Plants of Uttarakhand: A Checklist. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh: 146; Rai I. D., Singh G. and Rawat G. S., (2015). Rediscovery, distribution and conservation status of Leptodermis riparia R.Parker (Rubiaceae) in Western Himalaya, India. Telopea. 18: 79-83 10.7751/telopea8470.