Rubiaceae

Native: Cuba and Panama.

Systematic Position

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Gentianales

Family: Rubiaceae

Common Names

English – Fragrant Panama Rose

Malayalam –  

Description: A shrub or small tree that grow up to 2m in height. Leaves are simple, oppopsite and are rough and leathery that measure up to 5cm long. Inflorescence is a many flowered terminals dichasial cyme with many five-lobed flowers with shades of bright red with yellow throats.

Distribution:  Cultivated in gardens worldwide.

Uses: Ornamental, used as a hedge plant.