Mussaenda philippica
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Mussaenda |
| Species: | M. philippica
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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
- ^ "Mussaenda philippica Fact Sheet" (PDF). University of Florida, IFAS Extension. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ Bill Sheat; Gerald Schofield (1995). Complete Gardening in Southern Africa. Struik. pp. 76–. ISBN 978-1-86825-704-1.
External links
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