Mussaenda macrophylla
Species of plant
Mussaenda macrophylla | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Gentianales |
Family: | Rubiaceae |
Genus: | Mussaenda |
Species: | M. macrophylla |
Binomial name | |
Mussaenda macrophylla Wall. |
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ee/Mussaenda_macrophylla_Np_01.jpg/220px-Mussaenda_macrophylla_Np_01.jpg)
Mussaenda macrophylla, commonly known as sweet root is an evergreen Asian shrub. The bracts of the shrub may have different shades, including red, white or some mixtures.[1] M. macrophylla is native to Asian countries like China, Taiwan, Nepal, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines.[2]
References
- ^ "Mussaenda macrophylla". www.efloras.org. efloras.org. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- ^ "Mussaenda macrophylla". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- v
- t
- e