| Centronia peruviana | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Melastomataceae |
| Genus: | Centronia |
| Species: | C. peruviana |
| Binomial name | |
| Centronia peruviana J. F. Macbr. | |
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 2 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. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ↑ Niezgoda., Grant (2020). "Centronia peruviana". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Field Museum. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
petals waxy, between pink and rose
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