Mussaenda philippica
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMussaenda philippica (Aklan: Agboy) 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. Known varieties include: "Doña Luz" (pink), "Doña Alicia" (dark pink), "Queen Sirikit" (light pink), "Doña Aurora" (white), and "Doña Eva" (dark red).
Description
A small shrub. It can grow 3 m tall. The leaves are opposite and 21 cm long by 8 cm wide. The flowers are tube shaped and in clusters. The flowers have 5 spreading lobes. The fruit are black berries.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In Townsville Queens BG and palmetum. It suits USDA hardiness zones 9-11.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, Micronesia, Myanmar, Pacific, Palau, Philippines, SE Asia,
References (2)
- Ordas, J. A. D., et al, 2019, A checklist of Rubiaceae species from Eastern Samar, Visayas, Philippines. Check List 15 (2): 295–312
- Samy, J., Sugumaran, M., Lee, K. L. W., 2009, Herbs of Malaysia, Marshall Cavendish. p 162
