Mussaenda philippica

Mussaenda philippica
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Asterids
Order:Gentianales
Family:Rubiaceae
Genus:Mussaenda
Species: M. philippica
Binomial name
Mussaenda philippica

Mussaenda philippica is a plant species in the family Rubiaceae that grows as a shrub or small tree. Native to the Philippines it is commonly grown elsewhere as an ornamental species.[1][2] Known varieties include: "Donna Laz" (pink), "Alicia Luz" (dark pink), "Queen Siricket" (light pink), "Donna Aurora" (white), and "Donna Envangellina" (dark red).

References

  1. ↑ "Mussaenda philippica Fact Sheet" (PDF). University of Florida, IFAS Extension. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
  2. ↑ Bill Sheat; Gerald Schofield (1995). Complete Gardening in Southern Africa. Struik. pp. 76–. ISBN 978-1-86825-704-1.


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