Peristrophe speciosa

Peristrophe speciosa is a flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.[1]

Peristrophe speciosa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Peristrophe
Species:
P. speciosa
Binomial name
Peristrophe speciosa
Nees

Description

This species is a broad-leafed shrub with grayish stems[2] and elliptic leaves that are approximately 8 cm. It has purple-pink flowers.

Distribution

It is a native of Northern India,[3] and occurs in the foothills of the Himalayas up to altitudes of 1,600 metres.[2]

References

  1. "Peristrophe speciosa (Roxb.) Nees - Encyclopedia of Life". Archived from the original on 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2011-03-05.
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2011-03-08.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "Peristrophe speciosa - Indoor House Plants - Plant Encyclopedia Database at PlantCare.com". Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2011-03-08.
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