Dicliptera raui
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| Peristrophe speciosa | |
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| Species: | P. speciosa
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| 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]