Biology:Peristrophe speciosa
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Acanthaceae |
| Genus: | Peristrophe |
| Species: | P. speciosa
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| Peristrophe speciosa Nees
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Peristrophe speciosa is a flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.[1]
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
- ↑ "Peristrophe speciosa (Roxb.) Nees - Encyclopedia of Life". http://www.eol.org/pages/2878943.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20110715195845/http://www.rogerstreesandshrubs.com/gallery/DisplayBlock~bid~8606~gid~~source~gallerydefault.asp. Retrieved 2011-03-08.
- ↑ "Peristrophe speciosa - Indoor House Plants - Plant Encyclopedia Database at PlantCare.com". http://www.plantcare.com/encyclopedia/peristrophe-speciosa-1438.aspx.
Wikidata ☰ Q2883790 entry
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