Biology:Centronia peruviana
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Short description: Species of plant
| Centronia peruviana | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Melastomataceae |
| Genus: | Centronia |
| Species: | C. peruviana
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| Binomial name | |
| Centronia peruviana J. F. Macbr.
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Centronia peruviana is a species of plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is endemic to Peru.[1]
Description
The plant has been observed growing from 3-5 m in height. It bears flowers with waxy pinkish petals.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Centronia peruviana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 1998: e.T36843A10021046. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T36843A10021046.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/36843/10021046. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ↑ Niezgoda., Grant (2020). "Centronia peruviana". Field Museum. https://fm-digital-assets.fieldmuseum.org/38/110/V0040097F.jpg. "petals waxy, between pink and rose"
Wikidata ☰ Q5062996 entry
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