Peristrophe speciosa
| Peristrophe speciosa | |
|---|---|
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| Peristrophe speciosa | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Acanthaceae |
| Genus: | Peristrophe |
| Species: | P. speciosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Peristrophe speciosa | |
Peristrophe speciosa is a flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.[1]
Description
This species is a broad-leafed shrub with grayish stems[2] and elliptic leaves that are approximately 8 cm. It has purple-pink flowers.
Distribution
It is a native of Northern India,[3] and occurs in the foothills of the Himalayas up to altitudes of 1,600 metres.[2]
References
- ↑ Peristrophe speciosa (Roxb.) Nees - Encyclopedia of Life
- 1 2 "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2011-03-08.
- ↑ Peristrophe speciosa - Indoor House Plants - Plant Encyclopedia Database at PlantCare.com
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