Mussaenda hirsutissima (Hook.f.) Hutch. ex Gamble, Fl. Madras 610 1921. (Syn: Mussaenda frondosa var. hirsutissima Hook.f.);
. Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu as per BSI Flora of India Checklist; .
India as per Catalogue of Life;
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High Wavy Ranges flora 30092012 TBN 1 Mussaenda glabrata for validation: Date : 18/08/201
Location: High Wavy Ranges, Theni dt Tamilnadu :
Altitude : approx. 5000 ft
Habitat :along stream, evergreen forest
Habit :shrub
Height :3 to 4 ft
Leaves :opposite hairy with white ?modified sepal
Flowers :orangish
Fruits : not seen
Local name :do not know Can it be Mussaenda hirsutissima ? Appears same as Mussaenda hirsutissima as stated by … & as confirmed in the following thread by … & … on … post:
efi thread Pl. confirm.
Rubiaceae Week :: Mussaenda sp from Munnar: Looks Mussaenda to me too. Excellent close-up … The central portion looks different (or perhaps never saw this close); very beautiful and interesting. Please check Mussaenda hirsutissima. I too think it is Mussaenda hirsutissima
Yes it is
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