Biology:Luculia gratissima
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Luculia |
| Species: | L. gratissima
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| Luculia gratissima (Wall.) Sweet
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Luculia gratissima is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is an ornamental plant that is found from the central Himalayas to northern Indo-China.[1]
The Latin specific epithet gratissima means "most pleasing" or "most agreeable".[2]
It is a large shrub or even a small tree growing to 4 m (13 ft) tall by 1.5 m (4.9 ft) broad, with pointed ribbed leaves, and clustered fragrant pale pink flowers in autumn and winter. As it does not tolerate temperatures below 5 °C (41 °F), it requires cultivation under glass in temperate zones. However, it may be placed outside in a sheltered, sunny spot during the summer months. It is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[3]
References
- ↑ "Luculia in the World Checklist of Rubiaceae". http://apps.kew.org/wcsp/qsearch.do?plantName=Luculia. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
- ↑ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 184533731X.
- ↑ "Luculia gratissima". Royal Horticultural Society. https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/89320/Luculia-gratissima/Details.
External links
- Luculia in the World Checklist of Rubiaceae
- Luculia gratissima, Nepal checklist
- Luculia gratissima specimens at Berkeley Natural History Museums
- Luculia gratissima at uniprot.org
Wikidata ☰ Q383779 entry
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