Mussaenda macrophylla

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]

Mussaenda macrophylla
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Mussaenda
Species:
M. macrophylla
Binomial name
Mussaenda macrophylla
Mussaenda macrophylla plant in Panchkhal Valley, Nepal

References
  1. "Mussaenda macrophylla". www.efloras.org. efloras.org. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
  2. "Mussaenda macrophylla". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
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