Mussaenda macrophylla
| Mussaenda macrophylla | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Angiosperms |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Mussaenda |
| Species: | M. macrophylla |
| Binomial name | |
| Mussaenda macrophylla Wall. | |
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 Wall.". www.ars-grin.gov. Germplasm Resources Information Network - (GRIN). Retrieved 8 June 2013.
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