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Mussaenda erythrophylla 'Dona Queen Sirikit'
Family Name: | Rubiaceae |
Synonyms: | Mussaenda 'Queen Sirikit' |
Common Name: | Queen Sirikit Mussaenda, Pink Mussaenda |
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Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
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Biogeography
Native Distribution | Tropical Asia & Africa |
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Description and Ethnobotany
Taxonomy | It is a hybrid between Mussaenda 'Dona Luz' and Mussaenda philippica 'Aurorae', created by the University of the Philippines in 1963. The hybrid was named in honour of H.M. Queen Sirikit during Their Majesties visit to the Philippines. |
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Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
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Water Preference | Lots of Water |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Pink, Yellow / Golden |
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Others
Master ID | 959 |
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Species ID | 2253 |
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