Luculia gratissima
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Luculia |
| Species: | L. gratissima |
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| Luculia gratissima | |
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Luculia gratissima is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is an ornamental plant that is found from the central Himalayas to northern Indo-China.[2]
The Latin specific epithet gratissima means "most pleasing" or "most agreeable".[3]
It is a large shrub or even a small tree growing to 4 m (13 ft) tall by 1.5 m (4.9 ft) broad, with pointed ribbed leaves, and clustered fragrant pale pink flowers in autumn and winter. As it does not tolerate temperatures below 5 °C (41 °F), it requires cultivation under glass in temperate zones. However, it may be placed outside in a sheltered, sunny spot during the summer months. It is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[4]
References
- ↑ IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI); Lakhey, P.; Pathak, J. (2022). "Luculia gratissima". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022 e.T150282410A152201727. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T150282410A152201727.en. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "Luculia in the World Checklist of Rubiaceae". Retrieved 20 July 2012.
- ↑ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 978-1845337315.
- ↑ "Luculia gratissima". www.rhs.org. Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
External links
- Luculia in the World Checklist of Rubiaceae
- Luculia gratissima, Nepal checklist
- Luculia gratissima specimens at Berkeley Natural History Museums
- Luculia gratissima at uniprot.org