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(Last Modified On 7/30/2013)
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(Last Modified On 7/30/2013)
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Genus
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Trichanthera H.B.K.
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Nov. Gen. Sp. P1. 2: 243. in obs. 1817.
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Note
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TYPE: Ruellia gigantea, Humboldt & Bonpland = Trichanthera gigantea (Humboldt & Bon- pland) Nees.
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Description
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Shrubs or trees. Leaves ovate to oblong, entire to undulate, numerous small cystoliths visible on the upper surface. Inflorescences in compact terminal panicles (or corymbs). Flowers subtended by 2, small, triangular bractlets; calyx 5-merous with the sepals separate, equal and mostly obtuse; corolla regular, 5-lobed, tomentose, campanulate; stamens 4, exserted, didynamous, the anthers ciliate, with 2 equal cells rounded at the base; capsule 4-seeded.
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Habit
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Shrubs or trees
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Distribution
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Trichanthera is a genus of two species ranging from Central America to northern South America.
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