Rondeletia odorata
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Rondeletia |
| Species: | R. odorata |
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Rondeletia odorata Jacq. |
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Rondeletia odorata is a species of flowering plant in the coffee family. It is native to Cuba and Panama. It is cultivated elsewhere. Common names include rondeletia and Panama-rose.
This plant is a shrub or small tree growing up to 2 meters tall. The rough, leathery leaves are oppositely arranged and measure up to 5 centimeters long. The inflorescence is a cluster of several five-lobed flowers in shades of bright red with yellow throats.
There are three subspecies, Rondeletia odorata subsp. bullata,R. o. subsp. grandifolia, and R. o. subsp. odorata.
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