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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 |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
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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