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Mussaenda frondosa L. sensu lato

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Synonyms:
Common names:	White flag bush (English)
Description:	Shrub to 2 m.Stipules deeply 2-lobed. Leaves ovate. Bracts 3-fid. Calyx lobes linear to triangular-lanceolate. Calacophylls cream or lemon-yellow. Flowers orange.
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Derivation of specific name:	frondosa: leafy
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Image last updated:	Sunday 25 February 2007
Literature:	Bridson, D.M. & Verdcourt, B. (2003). Rubiaceae, Part 3 Flora Zambesiaca 5(3) Page 434.

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Flora of Zambia: cultivated Mussaenda frondosa

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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Mussaenda frondosa
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Mussaenda frondosa
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Mussaenda frondosa
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Mussaenda frondosa
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iNaturalist: Mussaenda frondosa
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Mussaenda frondosa
JSTOR Plant Science: Mussaenda frondosa
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Mussaenda frondosa
Plants of the World Online: Mussaenda frondosa
Tropicos: Mussaenda frondosa
Wikipedia: Mussaenda frondosa

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