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Red-leaved Mussaenda

Mussaenda erythrophylla

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Gentianales ›Family: Rubiaceae ›Genus: Mussaenda

About

Mussaenda erythrophylla, commonly known as Ashanti blood, red flag bush and tropical dogwood, is an evergreen West African shrub. The bracts of the shrub may have different shades, including red, rose, white, pale pink or some mixtures. Mussaenda erythrophylla grows best in warmly temperate or subtropical areas and is semideciduous in cooler parts. In its natural habitat the shrub may scramble up to 10 m (33 ft), but is kept compact under cultivation. The star-like flowers of the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red-leaved Mussaenda?
The scientific name of Red-leaved Mussaenda is Mussaenda erythrophylla.
What is the conservation status of Red-leaved Mussaenda?
The Red-leaved Mussaenda has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Red-leaved Mussaenda belong to?
Red-leaved Mussaenda belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Red-leaved Mussaenda belong to?
Red-leaved Mussaenda belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Red-leaved Mussaenda belong to?
Red-leaved Mussaenda belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Red-leaved Mussaenda belong to?
Red-leaved Mussaenda belongs to the order Gentianales.
What family does Red-leaved Mussaenda belong to?
Red-leaved Mussaenda belongs to the family Rubiaceae.
What genus does Red-leaved Mussaenda belong to?
Red-leaved Mussaenda belongs to the genus Mussaenda.