Biology:Centronia peruviana

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Short description: Species of plant

Centronia peruviana
Scientific classification edit
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. 1.0 1.1 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. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/36843/10021046. Retrieved 15 November 2021. 
  2. Niezgoda., Grant (2020). "Centronia peruviana". Field Museum. https://fm-digital-assets.fieldmuseum.org/38/110/V0040097F.jpg. "petals waxy, between pink and rose" 

Wikidata ☰ Q5062996 entry