Petrea volubilis
Petrea volubilis, commonly known as purple wreath, queen's wreath, sandpaper vine, and nilmani, is a species of plant in the family Verbenaceae, native to Central America. The plant is harvested for local medicinal use.[1]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Verbenaceae |
| Genus: | Petrea |
| Species: | P. volubilis |
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| Petrea volubilis | |
Description
The species is an evergreen flowering vine. It is grown as an ornamental plants, valued especially for its display of blue flowers.[2]
References
- "Tropicos | Name - !Petrea volubilis L." www.tropicos.org. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
- "Petrea volubilis - Purple Wreath". www.flowersofindia.net. Retrieved 2019-04-12.
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